text
stringlengths 102
99.6k
| url
stringlengths 31
426
| crawl_date
timestamp[us, tz=UTC]date 2022-04-01 00:29:49
2022-09-19 04:34:15
|
|---|---|---|
Car found in canal on E 14th St
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Police are working to get a car out of the canal on E 14th St this morning.
A Call first came in around 4 a.m. this morning.
Idaho Falls Police, Bonneville County Sherriff Deputies, and the Idaho Falls Fire Department are all on the scene. They have closed 14th St for the time being.
A diver was sent in to check for anyone in the car.
No word yet if they have found anyone in the car or downstream.
This is a developing story and we will have more updates throughout the day.
|
https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/27/car-found-in-bonneville-drive-canal/
| 2022-05-27T14:09:43Z
|
Police: Father killed on highway while trying to find child’s toy thrown from car
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Gray News) - A Tennessee man was killed on a highway when he was trying to find his child’s toy that was thrown out of their car.
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department reports that 32-year-old Joshua Thomas Taylor was traveling on Thursday with his family on Interstate 65 when his child threw one of their favorite toys out of the window.
Police said Taylor returned later that evening to the area to look for the toy. He parked his car near a ramp and walked along the highway.
Tennessee Department of Transportation HELP truck drivers told police that they found Taylor and tried to talk with him, but he ran across the interstate and jumped over the barrier to the other side.
The truck drivers said they began traveling to the opposite side of the highway when they heard a collision.
Nashville police said the 32-year-old was struck by a GMC Yukon and pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Yukon did not display any indications of impairment and officials said speed did not appear to be a factor.
Nashville police reminded everyone that walking on the interstate is illegal and very dangerous.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
|
https://www.kxii.com/2022/05/07/police-father-killed-highway-while-trying-find-childs-toy-thrown-car/
| 2022-05-07T01:17:51Z
|
The home we live in now — the one that in all probability will be our forever home — is almost perfect.
With one exception.
The yard on one side of the house is an absolute disaster.
Grass refuses to grow there. Everything in that area of the yard is brown, although it’s impossible to tell what anything is without a PhD in organic chemistry.
That particular side of the house also features a conglomeration of cables, wires, and HVAC units that, if you didn’t know better, might be mistaken for a nuclear reactor.
We — Cindy and I — decided to transform our eyesore into a garden; something we could enjoy. A garden also would be a haven for birds, perhaps even preventing them from building nests on our front porch. Not having expertise in that particular field, we solicited a professional landscaper. He surveyed the area and gave us an estimate that was about four times what we expected — and close to what we paid for our first house.
So we decided to save some money and do the work ourselves — with a little help from our friends. And a few family members, of course. After all, the more, the merrier.
Through the years, Cindy and I have taken on our fair share of projects. To date, the best things we’ve ever made have been our sons, Justin and Josh. Household improvements, however, have been a hit-or-miss proposition, although to be fair there have been more hits than misses. For example, a master closet addition in our previous house. We made a great team: Cindy designed it, and I wrote the check to the contractor.
As for our garden project, it went pretty smoothly. Naturally, there were a few small — albeit rather heavy — exceptions:
♦ We built a retaining wall out of more than 200 42-pound blocks. We thought the wall was indestructible and were quickly proven wrong after the first heavy rain. Then again, I don’t have a degree in retention wall physics. Once we upgraded our drainage system — and by that I mean actually installing one — the problem was solved.
♦ The fire pit has three circular layers, each consisting of 17 25-pound blocks. Sounds easy, right? It would have been, had I not had to reposition all 51 blocks no less than four times each, so that all three circular layers were absolutely perfect — meaning not the slightest gap between any of the blocks. It was like Chinese water torture, except with concrete.
♦ I hauled 46 two-inch slabs of flagstone, weighing about 50 pounds each, and a 1,300-pound bag of shale home from the landscape store in the bed of my truck. I asked the owner of the store if my truck could accommodate a load of two tons, fearing my truck might pop a wheelie once everything was loaded on the back of it. He gave me that bless his heart look and said my truck would be just fine. In my defense, I don’t have a degree in truckload capacity physics, either.
Other than that, things went according to plan. Today, we’re proud to report that our project is complete. Trees, plants, and shrubs have been planted. The fire pit and walkway have been installed. Mulch has been abundantly spread. Lawn chairs, birdbaths, and wind chimes have been added in all the right places. And my grandson and I even constructed something semi-decorative that hides the nuclear reactor.
Cindy and I are now spending springtime afternoons in our outdoor paradise: enjoying the view, appreciating the shade, and grateful for the plethora of birds that has discovered a new place to call home.
I didn’t mention it earlier, but this project meant something extra for the two of us: We made it as a memorial garden for our late son Josh. We’re thankful how it turned out. It’s beautiful, even better than we imagined.
But even so, our home is still not perfect. It would be, though, if Josh was still here with us.
|
https://www.albanyherald.com/local/scott-ludwig-almost-perfect/article_3689bc2e-d212-11ec-a38c-afd58ca1602c.html
| 2022-05-12T22:19:15Z
|
NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Riskified Ltd. ("Riskified" or the "Company") (NYSE: RSKD). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Riskified and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
In July 2021, Riskified conducted its initial public offering ("IPO"), selling 20.125 million Class A ordinary shares priced at $21.00 per share. On September 9, 2021, Riskified issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021—i.e., the quarter prior to the IPO. On a conference call to discuss the results, the Company stated that Riskified tended "to experience higher chargebacks when we enter a new industry."
On November 16, 2021, Riskified issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021—i.e., the quarter during which the IPO was conducted. The release reported that Riskified's revenue growth had declined to 26% year-over-year, compared to 55% and 47% revenue growth year-over-year for the first and second quarters of 2021 respectively. Similarly, Riskified's GMV growth had declined to 28% year-over-year compared to 77% and 55% respectively for the first two quarters of 2021. Moreover, the Company's gross profits had increased only 10% year-over-year, far below the Company's already decelerated revenue growth trajectory. The Company's gross profit margins had plummeted to just 46% during the quarter, compared to 56% and 60% in the first and second quarter of 2021 respectively, as gross profit fell sequentially to $24.3 million compared to $28.6 million and $33.3 million in the first and second quarters of 2021 respectively. Further, Riskified's cost of revenue had jumped to $28.3 million in the third quarter of 2021, primarily as a result of a sharp increase in chargeback expenses, representing a 50% increase year-over-year and nearly 30% above the Company's cost of revenue for the first and second quarters of 2021.
On February 23, 2022, Riskified issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021. The release reported that Riskified's revenue growth and GMV growth had continued to decelerate during the quarter to just 22% and 23%, respectively, year-over-year. Further, Riskified's gross profit growth remained muted, at just 10.7% year-over-year-growth during the quarter, and the Company's cost of revenue had continued to climb to more than $33 million during the quarter compared to just $23.9 million during the fourth quarter of 2020. In addition, the release stated that Riskified expected to generate only between $254 million and $257 million in 2022 revenues (which would represent only 11.5% year-over-year growth) and an adjusted 2022 EBITDA of between negative $69 million and $66 million (which would more than triple the losses suffered by the Company in 2021), indicating that the adverse business trends being suffered by the Company were in fact accelerating.
Since the IPO, Riskified's stock has closed as low as $5.23 per share, representing a decline of more than 75% from the offering price.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Pomerantz LLP
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/shareholder-alert-pomerantz-law-firm-investigates-claims-behalf-investors-riskified-ltd-rskd/
| 2022-06-28T03:43:16Z
|
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for TSLA, OLLI, XOM, CAT, and SPOT.
Click a link below then choose between in-depth options trade idea report or a stock score report.
Options Report – Ideal trade ideas on up to seven different options trading strategies. The report shows all vital aspects of each option trade idea for each stock.
Stock Report - Measures a stock's suitability for investment with a proprietary scoring system combining short and long-term technical factors with Wall Street's opinion including a 12-month price forecast.
- TSLA: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?symbol=TSLA&prnumber=060920223
- OLLI: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?symbol=OLLI&prnumber=060920223
- XOM: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?symbol=XOM&prnumber=060920223
- CAT: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?symbol=CAT&prnumber=060920223
- SPOT: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?symbol=SPOT&prnumber=060920223
(Note: You may have to copy this link into your browser then press the [ENTER] key.)
InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE InvestorsObserver
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/09/thinking-about-trading-options-or-stock-tesla-ollies-bargain-outlet-exxon-mobil-caterpillar-or-spotify/
| 2022-06-09T14:06:23Z
|
SALADO — Services for Gene Harlan Bingham, 89, of Temple will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Salado United Methodist Church.
Mr. Bingham died Monday, March 28.
He was born March 6, 1933, in Temple to Florence and Earnest Faulkner. He served in the U.S. Army. He owned hotels, motels, and served on bank boards.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Bingham; two sons, Larry Bingham and William Bingham; a daughter, Vicki Bingham; two stepsons; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Broecker Funeral Home in Salado is in charge of arrangements.
|
https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_a5d344d2-b841-11ec-86f3-e317f58fc789.html
| 2022-04-10T11:17:23Z
|
RICHMOND, Va., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) will hold its 2022 shareholders meeting at Virginia Credit Union LIVE! at the Richmond Raceway, 900 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, starting at 2:00 p.m. ET. After concluding the regular business session of the meeting, company leadership will provide a financial and strategic business update and host a question and answer session with attendees.
In addition to the formal meeting, the company will host a series of panel discussions in the morning, including a C-Suite conversation with executives from Markel Ventures and other organizations, starting at 8:30 a.m. ET, moderated by Richard Coughlan, an award-winning educator and Associate Professor of Management at the University of Richmond's Robins School of Business, and a Robotti Value Live panel discussion, starting at 10:00 a.m. ET, with thought leaders discussing the challenges facing the investment world and opportunities for investing in today's marketplace.
Commenting on the new approach for this year's shareholders meeting, Markel Co-Chief Executive Officer Richie Whitt said that, "We've expanded the events for this year's meeting to give shareholders, employees, and friends of Markel from around the world the opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and learn new things." Markel Co-Chief Executive Officer Tom Gayner added: "Over the years, we've seen firsthand the power of the serendipitous moments that can happen when a group of smart people with shared values gets together. That's why we are thrilled to offer a full day of engaging events, and look forward to gathering with everyone afterwards to enjoy food trucks, drinks, and a band."
Shareholders and others interested in attending the meeting as well as other events are encouraged to register in advance at https://www.markel.com/events.
About Markel Corporation
Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company's principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company's businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel on the web at markel.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Markel Corporation
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/04/21/markel-announces-expanded-events-2022-shareholders-meeting/
| 2022-04-21T21:37:36Z
|
How to choose a lawn sweeper
A lawn sweeper is a mechanical yard care device made to pick up leaves, twigs and other debris from your yard. It does the work of a person with a rake in a fraction of the time and with far less effort. These wide machines roll along on two wheels. As the wheels rotate, they drive gears that turn large, stiff brushes that are contained inside a metal bin for safety. As the brushes spin, they “sweep” the leaves and yard debris into a leaf bag or hopper.
There are a variety of styles available, so it’s smart to do some research first before choosing the best one for your needs.
Who needs a lawn sweeper?
Anyone who has a riding lawn mower is a good candidate for a lawn sweeper because they have large lawns that take time to mow, rake and sweep. Other good candidates are those who have lots of trees in their yards that drop leaves through the seasons. One benefit of removing leaves and debris from your lawn is that it won’t have brown areas or bare spots where it was starved of sunlight.
What to look for in a lawn sweeper
Check the following product dimensions as quick reference points:
- Weight: Lawn sweepers weigh anywhere from 10 to more than 100 pounds.
- Sweeping width: 14-inch sweepers are made for small lawns, 52-inch machines are made for big lawns and there are many sizes in between.
- Bagging capacity: Large sweepers hold more than two dozen cubic feet while smaller ones hold less than half that.
What else can I do with a lawn sweeper?
When you have a lawn sweeper, you won’t need a grass collector for your mower because the brushes on your lawn sweeper will remove grass clumps and clippings from your just-mown lawn.
What’s the best way to use a lawn sweeper?
Regardless of the type of lawn sweeper you choose, always wear sturdy gloves and footwear made for outdoor work.
- Before you sweep your lawn, remove branches, rocks and foreign objects.
- Adjust your lawn sweeper’s height to match the height of your grass blades.
- Follow the same path you use when mowing your lawn.
- Overlap the sweeping area by a few inches to ensure you cover all the ground in the most efficient way possible.
- Empty your hopper and put your leaves and clippings in your composter or your yard waste storage area.
Tow-behind lawn sweepers
Owners of large properties tow special lawn sweepers behind their riding lawn mowers, often cutting the lawn as the machine behind them collects leaves, clippings and debris.
- Pros: People with acres of lawn and large numbers of trees on their property find tow-behind lawn sweepers useful savers of time and energy.
- Cons: They’re expensive, bulky and hard to store.
Best tow-behind lawn sweepers
Agri-Fab 45-0492 44-Inch Tow-Behind Lawn Sweeper
This 95-pound sweeper easily adjusts with the push of a button to pick up even very small bits of lawn debris and folds up to a convenient, compact size. The hopper holds 25 cubic feet of leaves and clippings, and dumps with a lever you operate without leaving the driver’s seat.
Sold by Amazon
Agri-Fab 45-0320 42-Inch Tow-Behind Lawn Sweeper
Lighter than many at 68 pounds, this sweeper has a hopper that holds 12 cubic feet of leaves and clippings. It comes with a video to guide you through assembly.
Sold by Amazon
Ohio Steel 50SWP26 Pro Sweeper
This 50-inch wide sweeper uses 11-inch-long propylene brushes to remove 26 cubic feet of leaves and lawn debris before needing to be emptied. The hitch adjustment mechanism has five positions so you can pull this 102-pound sweeper with any brand of riding mower.
Sold by Amazon
Push lawn sweepers
You supply the power to push a walk-behind lawn sweeper just as you would if you were pushing an old-fashioned reel mower. Self-propelled lawn sweepers are the choice of people with small yards and people with only a few trees on their property.
- Pros: You don’t work as hard as you do when raking because you’re covering more ground more quickly and not stopping to collect the piles you’ve raked up.
- Cons: Pushing a machine full of leaves and grass back and forth across your yard can be a real workout. The more effort you put into it, the better it works and using it vigorously can sap your energy quickly.
Best push lawn sweepers
Earthwise 21-Inch Leaf And Grass Push Lawn Sweeper
This 13-pound lawn sweeper picks up 80% of fallen leaves on the first pass of its 21-inch sweeping width and deposits them in a 2.6-bushel collection bag. It has a knob to adjust the sweeping height so you can gather yard debris from sidewalks, patios and driveways, too.
Sold by Amazon
Agri-Fab 26-Inch Push Lawn Sweeper
The lightweight poly construction of this four-brush sweeper holds its weight down to 25 pounds, about the weight of a watermelon or car tire. Lift the hopper to dump it and fold it when you’re done for easy storage.
Sold by Amazon
Scotts Outdoor 26-Inch Push Lawn Sweeper
This 20-pound plastic lawn sweeper has a steel handle with scratch-resistant coating and a height adjustment dial that’s easy to use. It uses a spinning rake-like action to fill its 3.6-bushel collection bag.
Sold by Amazon
Cordless lawn sweepers
These are the hybrids of the world of lawn sweepers. Like a push lawn sweeper, you walk behind it. Like a tow-behind lawn sweeper, the power is supplied for you so all you have to do is guide it.
Best cordless lawn sweeper
Superhandy Cordless 14.2-Inch Lawn Sweeper and Dethacher
Use electric power to aerate your lawn and remove thatch as well as sweep your lawn clean of leaves, twigs, clippings and yard debris. This 34-pounder has a 14.2-inch sweeping width and a collection bag that holds 10.6 gallons of debris.
Sold by Amazon
Old-school lawn sweepers
If you have a small lawn and only a few trees, try a well-designed leaf rake.
Best old-school lawn sweeper
True Temper 26-Inch Poly Leaf Rake
The innovative poly basket head design of this 2.3-pound rake keeps all the tines in contact with the ground to gather leaves quickly and efficiently. The comfortably cushioned handle is made of vinyl-coated steel and is 60 inches long for superior reach and control.
Sold by Amazon
Want to shop the best products at the best prices? Check out Daily Deals from BestReviews.
Sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals.
David Allan Van writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.
Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved.
|
https://cw33.com/reviews/br/lawn-garden-br/lawn-care-br/which-lawn-sweeper-should-i-buy/
| 2022-08-11T08:36:58Z
|
HONG KONG, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ugreen, a global leader in charging accessories, is announcing the release of the Nexode 100W charger. The Nexode 100W provides more power, more ports, and better safety due to its use of gallium nitride (GaN) integrated circuits (IC).
Nexode & GaN Technology
Ugreen is launching a new series of chargers called Nexode. Nexode chargers will distinguish themselves by using GaN chips and proprietary Ugreen technology to offer dynamic flexible charging. Nexode chargers are compact and capable of supplying the exact amount of power a device needs.
The GaN technology in Nexode chargers offers better heat dissipation and is more energy-efficient than silicon-based chargers. This means Ugreen is able to make Nexode chargers smaller, safer, and more energy-efficient.
Four Ports for More Options
Ugreen's Nexode chargers are designed to maximize a single wall outlet, no matter where consumers find themselves. The Nexode 100W charger has four ports, three USB-C and one USB-A. With four ports, this charger can charge all of someone's devices, whether in a coffee shop, in the airport, or just in their home office.
Power-X Power Distribution System
Additionally, Ugreen's firmware makes Nexode chargers even more convenient. Power-X is Ugreen's proprietary power distribution system. It is designed to communicate with your device, which allows Nexode chargers to make sure they are supplying the right amount of power.
Product Availability
The Nexode 100W has a recommended retail price of $79.99 on Amazon. The recommended retail price for the UK store is £79.99, and Ugreen's Nexode 100W is available in most EU markets although pricing may vary. It is also available on Ugreen's official store.
About Ugreen
Ugreen is a global charging leader that makes wall chargers, power banks, car chargers, and much more. Ugreen is dedicated to developing revolutionary charging technology, which is why Ugreen has partnered with Navitas (NASDAQ: NVTS), a leading GaN chip producer. Together, Ugreen and Navitas want to change how consumers charge their devices.
Contact (Ugreen Limited):
marketing@ugreen.com
https://www.ugreen.com/
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Ugreen Limited
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/04/02/ugreen-launches-nexode-100w-charger-with-new-gan-technology/
| 2022-04-02T14:00:23Z
|
Liverpool reaches Champions League final after being rocked by Villarreal
By Jack Bantock, CNN
Liverpool’s pursuit of an unprecedented quadruple remains intact after a spectacular second-half comeback saw the Reds overcome a huge scare against Villarreal in the Champions League semifinal on Tuesday.
Three goals in rapid succession from Fabinho, Luis Diaz and Sadio Mane rocketed Liverpool to a 3-2 victory (5-2 on aggregate) and a third Champions League final in just five years, though the scoreline — quite literally — told only half the story.
Despite arriving at Estadio de la Cerámica with a commanding two-goal advantage, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp had warned that his side would have to be “ready to suffer,” and the German’s words proved prophetic as Villarreal stunned the visitors with a ferocious first-half display.
Early goals from Boulaye Dia and Francis Coquelin sent the “Yellow Submarine” — affectionately nicknamed due to their luminescent yellow kit — into uncharted waters, threatening to sink Liverpool’s hopes of becoming the first side to win the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup in the same campaign.
Buoyed by the impact of second-half substitute Diaz, a flurry of goals during a scintillating 12 minute spell righted the ship and stamped Liverpool’s ticket to the final in Paris on May 28.
With the League Cup already banked, triumph over Real Madrid or Manchester City in France would — should Liverpool win the Premier League and FA Cup — seal a historic achievement, lifting the status of Klopp’s already lauded squad football immortality.
Salah out for revenge
Speaking after the game, Klopp and Alexander-Arnold played it cool on who they would want to face in the final, telling BT Sport that whoever made it to Paris would deserve to be there.
Not Mohammed Salah though. Agonizingly substituted off with an injury in Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat by Real Madrid in Kyiv in 2018, the Egyptian has unfinished business on his mind.
“I want to play Madrid [in the final]” Salah said. “I have to be honest City is a really tough team, we played against them a few times this season, but if you ask me personally I would prefer Madrid.
“Because we lost against them in the final, I want to play them again — hopefully we win,” he added, laughing.
Salah was similarly candid about chasing down a historic quadruple.
“The quadruple is the target now. Maybe not at the start of the season. I am always honest and focus on the Champions League and Premier League. But now, why not?” he said.
” After we beat City in the FA Cup semifinal [I thought it was on]. After the group stage I thought ‘OK, we are going to win the Champions League this year’.”
Having already steered Borussia Dortmund to the final in 2013, two years prior to joining the Reds, Klopp now joins an illustrious group of managers to have reached four Champions League finals — Marcello Lippi, Sir Alex Ferguson and Carlo Ancelotti, who is now Real Madrid coach.
Ancelotti would nudge into a league of his own should he defeat Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Wednesday, but Klopp — having signed a new two-year deal last week — has already achieved icon status at Anfield.
“It is outstanding. We made it pretty tricky for ourselves but it is about how you react and adapt,” Klopp said. “Respect to Villarreal, they made it really difficult.
“I will watch it. Whoever it will be, it will be massive — they will deserve it and then we will face each other in Paris.”
Perfect start
Villarreal manager Unai Emery had remarked ahead of the game that his team would need to play “a perfect game” to go through, and his players responded with a near perfect 45 minutes.
Having faced criticism for an overly defensive approach in the first leg at Anfield, Villarreal were ahead inside three minutes, Dia turning home Etienne Capoue’s smart pull-back after the midfielder had snuck behind Andy Robertson at the back post.
If the atmosphere at Estadio de la Cerámica had been sizzling before kick-off, that early goal lifted the crowd noise close to boiling point, and the home side matched the intensity.
Those Villarreal yellow shirts drove forward, provoking a string of uncharacteristic, unforced errors and sloppy passes from a Liverpool side that has seemed all but unflappable this season.
Capoue again turned provider to draw Villarreal level in the tie five minutes before the break. Following an excellent turn, the Frenchman floated a teasing cross onto the head of compatriot Coquelin, who towered above Trent Alexander-Arnold to crash his header past a rooted Alisson.
Game of two halves
Spurred by Diaz’s introduction, Liverpool looked a different side after the interval. Their increased urgency was rewarded when Fabinho, collecting Salah’s pass, fired through the legs of Villarreal goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli to score a timely first Champions League goal for Liverpool and restore the vistors’ advantage.
Within 10 minutes, the tie was over. Diaz’s electric impact was rewarded with a goal as the Colombian nodded home Alexander-Arnold’s cross, before Mane rounded Rulli and tapped home to put the game beyond any doubt.
Villarreal’s frustration was epitomized by a late red card for Capoue, but when the dust settles, the Spanish side can reflect on an incredible European journey.
Seventh in La Liga and 29 points behind champions Real Madrid, a fairytale Champions League run saw them see off European giants Juventus and Bayern Munich en route to a first ever semifinal — not bad for a city of less than 60,000 people.
Yet the evening belonged to Liverpool and the delirious red section of the Estadio de la Cerámica, who can now start planning for yet another European Cup final — a night with the potential to be the most special in the club’s history.
The-CNN-Wire
™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved.
|
https://localnews8.com/sports/cnn-sports/2022/05/03/liverpool-reaches-champions-league-final-after-being-rocked-by-villarreal/
| 2022-05-04T00:34:23Z
|
Dr. Stevens' Industry-Leading Psychiatric Approach to Adolescent Mental Healthcare Enhances Existing Treatment Model
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Family First Adolescent Services (FFAS), a leading provider of adolescent residential treatment for substance use disorder and mental health, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Stevens as its Medical Director. Dr. Stevens' expertise will add enhanced psychiatric services to a program renowned for its work in providing trauma-informed adolescent care.
Dr. Stevens is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist with 15 years of experience in both inpatient hospitals and outpatient settings. Dr. Stevens is triple board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, and obesity medicine. He is a recognized personalized mental health care leader and highly skilled in medication management.
Patients appreciate Dr. Stevens for his accessibility and blending of the art and science of psychiatric care. He treats children and adults with mood disorders (depression, bipolar), behavioral problems related to autism spectrum and other developmental disorders, ADHD, anxiety, psychotic disorders, complex addiction cases, OCD, and obesity. His clinical interests include improving the outcomes of psychiatric care through genetic testing, understanding the pharmacokinetics of ADHD medications, and managing the metabolic burdens of psychiatric medications.
Dr. Stevens is the author of numerous peer-reviewed papers and book chapters on psychopharmacology and regularly provides community education via his media appearances and interviews. Dr. Stevens is the founder of Psych Insight, a private concierge practice based in Houston, Texas. Recent former leadership positions include Chief of Outpatient Services, Chief of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the Menninger Clinic, and Associate Professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine
"We are honored to be working with Dr. Stevens and are very proud to take another step towards providing the highest quality clinical care for adolescents," states James McManus, Founder, and CEO of FFAS. "Our industry must constantly improve and innovate to address the ever-increasing demand for quality mental healthcare."
"I'm so excited to join forces with an innovative residential treatment program that aligns closely with my interests," states Dr. Stevens. "I am passionate about improving the outcomes of psychiatric care and advancing the field of personalized medicine within psychiatry, and I look forward to working with such a quality clinical program."
For more information on Family First Adolescent Services, visit www.familyfirstas.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Family First Adolescent Services
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/19/family-first-adolescent-services-appoints-jonathan-stevens-md-mph-medical-director/
| 2022-07-19T15:11:48Z
|
NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: March 30, 2021 to May 2, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 1, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in IONQ:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/ionq-inc-loss-submission-form?id=28807&from=4
IonQ, Inc. NEWS - IONQ NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that IonQ, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) IonQ's quantum the computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were the materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in IonQ you have until August 1, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased IonQ securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the IONQ lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/ionq-inc-loss-submission-form?id=28807&from=4.
CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue
59th Floor
New York, NY 10118
jk@kleinstocklaw.com
Telephone: (212) 616-4899
www.kleinstocklaw.com
View original content:
SOURCE The Klein Law Firm
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/21/ionq-alert-klein-law-firm-announces-lead-plaintiff-deadline-august-1-2022-class-action-filed-behalf-ionq-inc-shareholders/
| 2022-06-21T10:51:31Z
|
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Cameron Smith made eight birdies on the final day of the British Open. His 8-under 64 was the lowest closing round at St. Andrews by the champion golfer of the year. His name on the claret jug includes his score of 268, the best ever on the Old Course.
What defined this tough-as-nails Australian in his greatest moment was a par.
Smith already had done the hard part by running off five straight birdies to start the back nine Sunday, ending the amazing streak with a two-putt from 90 feet over a massive mound that fed to the hole on the par-5 14th, giving him a one-shot lead over Rory McIlroy.
That was the score when Smith was on the 17th hole. He was in the fairway some 65 feet from the pin with the notorious Road Hole bunker in the way. Smith used his magic touch with the putter to run it along the edge of the bunker onto the green and made the 10-footer for par.
“He had to be very decisive with that one, because if you’re wondering about if the play he’s making is correct, I think it’s a really hard one,” said Cameron Young, who played with Smith and finished one shot behind him.
“I think it’s just another example of why he’s one of the very best,” Young added. “He made a really good decision and executed it perfectly. Today kind of just is more proof that he is that good, and he is one of the very, very best players in the world.”
And now Smith has a trophy to show for it.
McIlroy couldn’t make a 15-foot birdie putt in the group behind him — he couldn’t make anything all day — and Smith effectively ended it with two putts from 80 feet on the final hole to claim his first major.
Even with the claret jug on the table next to him, it all felt so surreal to the 28-year-old Smith. He was working hard on his fitness and his game. He was hopeful of results. He just wasn’t necessarily expecting three wins this year, each one raising his profile that speaks to his No. 2 world ranking, a career-best.
The question put to him Sunday evening made him laugh. Assuming someone knew nothing about golf, could he explain the difference between the TPC Sawgrass, where Smith won The Players Championship, and the Old Course?
It might be greater than the difference between filet mignon and haggis.
Smith did his best to go along in describing the Stadium Course, with its island green and deceptive shots, and a centuries-old links course that this week was so brittle and brown the balls rolled faster on the fairways than the greens.
But he also explained his quality as a player.
“I think you have to be two completely different golfers to contend at both of those golf courses,” Smith said.
And he won on both of them — one the strongest field in golf, the other the oldest major in golf. His third win this year came at Kapalua on the Plantation course with its wild changes in elevation and big greens with high wind. He beat Jon Rahm, the No. 1 player in the world.
“I think that’s just where I’m at at the moment,” Smith said. “Towards the end of last year, I had a lot of chances and really didn’t get over the line. I think that made me more eager, I guess, at the start of the year to really knuckle down and try and get over the line.
“For it to happen three times this year is pretty unreal,” he said. “I really wasn’t expecting that. I would have been happy with one.”
This was a big one. And it was a big disappointment for McIlroy, who along with Viktor Hovland started the final round tied for the lead. Smith and Young were four behind and by the end of the day, one had the silver claret jug and the other had a silver medal. Young made a 15-foot eagle on the 18th hole for a 65, tied for the lead for as long as it took Smith to tap in for birdie.
McIlroy did very little wrong and hardly anything right. He didn’t have many close looks at birdie and the few times he did, they slid by the hole.
The cheers were for McIlroy, immensely popular worldwide and especially this week, the 150th Open at the home of golf, as he tried to end his eight-year itch of watching someone else celebrate a major championship.
He knew Smith had pulled ahead with those five straight birdies.
“I had to dig deep to make birdies. And I just couldn’t,” McIlroy said. “I got beaten by the better player this week. To go out and shoot 64 to win the Open Championship at St. Andrews is a hell of a showing. Hats off to Cam.”
As McIlroy spoke to the media, he had to pause every now and then. The 18th green was behind him. There were cheers from a record crowd as Smith walked onto the green to accept the claret jug and be introduced as “champion golfer of the year.”
“There’s a worthy winner right on the 18th green right now,” McIlroy said.
After a performance like that on the Old Course — all year, really — no one could dispute that.
___
More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
|
https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/cameron-smith-a-british-open-champion-and-man-for-any-course/
| 2022-07-19T01:28:19Z
|
CDC says there are very confident Big Olaf is source of listeria outbreak
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Center for Disease Control spoke with ABC7 to talk about its investigation into a listeria outbreak and how they connected the investigation back to local creamery Big Olaf. So far the, outbreak has hospitalized 22 people and is linked to one death. A spokesperson for the agency says they are very confident Big Olaf is the source.
Two lawsuits have been filed against Big Olaf alleging ice cream tainted with listeria caused the death of an elderly woman and caused another woman to miscarry.
The CDC issued a second warning Friday followed by Big Olaf announced a recall on Sunday.
The CDC explained to ABC7 how they investigate and trace outbreaks using a software called Pulsenet
The Pulsenet system works with state and agencies on DNA Fingerprinting , identifying the bacteria transmitted through food. This includes E. Coli, salmonella and listeria. They can determine then if every one got sick from the same bacteria. The CDC will then closely collaborate with State Health Departments to look for other patterns.
Details of the ongoing CDC investigation listed in the alert note six patients remember eating Big Olaf ice cream, or they ate ice cream at locations that might have been supplied by the Sarasota creamery. Eighteen of those patients have been interviewed by the CDC, ten of whom claim they had recently eaten Big Olaf branded ice cream, or they ate ice cream from a location that might be supplied by the Sarasota creamery. The alert notes the investigation is ongoing, but it does not list any other food products aside from those coming from Big Olaf.
The details can be found on the CDC’s website.
Big Olaf has released one statement about the situation last week prior to the recall:
“For now, it is only speculation as it is an ongoing investigation, our brand has not been confirmed to be linked to these cases, I am not sure why only Big Olaf is being mentioned and targeted. The original report we got from the Florida Department of Health on Friday July 1st, was that there are 23 cases reported, the first one reported was January 2022. 6 out of the 23 patients mentioned having consumed Big Olaf ice cream, but nothing has been proven. We have been cooperating with the Florida Department of Health, FDACS and the FDA as soon as we were informed about the situation. We have been transparent and have answered all their questions and provided them with all the information requested from us, as the health and well-being of the public is our first priority.
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved.
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/07/11/cdc-says-there-are-very-confident-big-olaf-is-source-listeria-outbreak/
| 2022-07-11T21:55:25Z
|
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC: PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, today announced the second annual funding campaign through its BCTCares For The Hungry initiative in support of local backpack food programs for food-insecure children. This BCTCares campaign is called "Pack the 'Pack" in reference to raising funds to purchase enough food to fill 5,000 take-home backpacks. Fundraising will be from July 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022. Monetary donations will be accepted at all BCT branch locations and online. For a list of branches, visit www.mybct.bank/locations/. Online donations can be made by visiting www.mybct.bank/about/bctcares/.
Alice Frazier, President and CEO of BCT, remarked, "Over 151 years ago, our founders established a culture of neighbors helping neighbors, especially those in need." Frazier continued, "Our Pack the 'Pack program directly supports many of our neighbors in need, especially children. Our employees and BCTCares team are excited to make the 2022 Pack The 'Pack campaign as successful as our first. The number of food-insecure children in our local markets continues to grow, especially with recent inflationary pressures. Through our Pack the 'Pack campaign, we are raising awareness in local communities about the thousands of food-insecure children who will go hungry. We are asking our neighbors to join this fight against hunger. A $5.00 donation will feed one local child for one day."
For the Pack the 'Pack campaign, BCTCares has partnered with local backpack program charities who will purchase and distribute food using the funds donated. The local backpack program partners are:
- Berkeley County Backpack Program (Berkeley County, WV) - http://feedbcwvkids.org/
- Community Combined Ministries – Kidz Power Pacs (Jefferson County, WV) - https://communitycombined.org/
- HARC/Micah's Backpack (Washington County, MD) - https://harccoalition.org/programs/micahs-backpack/
- Loudoun Backpack Coalition (Loudoun County, VA) - https://loudouneducationfoundation.org/backpack-coalition/
To learn more about the Pack the 'Pack campaign and how to donate, visit any BCT branch or BCT's website at www.mybct.bank/about/bctcares.
About the Company
Founded in 1871, BCT - Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTC:PTBS). With approximately $719 million in assets as of March 31, 2021, the Company conducts operations through its main office, an additional eight branch offices, and two loan production offices. BCT's offices are located in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties (WV), Washington County (MD), and Loudoun and Stafford Counties (VA). The Bank provides various banking products and services including free access to over 55,000 ATMs through the Allpoint® network plus online and mobile banking for individuals, businesses, and local governments. The Bank also offers commercial lines and term loans, residential and commercial construction, commercial real estate loans and agricultural loans. The Residential Lending division offers secondary market and portfolio mortgage loans, one-time close construction to perm loans, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit. For over 65 years, BCT Wealth Advisors has provided financial management, investment, trust, and estate services to its clients. In 2019, 2020, and 2021 the Bank was named a "Best Bank To Work For" by American Banker. In 2018, Forbes named BCT a "Best In State Bank" for Maryland.
The Company's shares are quoted on the OTC Pink Sheet marketplace under the symbol "PTBS." For more information about Potomac Bancshares, Inc., and the Bank, please visit our website at www.mybct.bank.
About BCTCares Foundation
The BCTCares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to provide direct support to food-insecure children, families, and individuals in the four primary counties served by BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank. BCTCares Foundation, Inc., EIN 87-1550562. Consult your tax adviser regarding possible tax benefits for donations. For more information or to donate, visit our webpage at www.mybct.bank/about/bctcares.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE BCT - Bank of Charles Town
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/01/bct-bank-charles-town-launches-second-annual-pack-pack-donations-program-with-its-backpack-program-partners-local-food-insecure-children/
| 2022-07-01T13:03:22Z
|
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands and SUZHOU, China, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbour BioMed ("HBM", HKEX: 02142) announced that China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) had approved the investigational new drug (IND) application to commence phase I trial of its B7H4x4-1BB bispecific antibody (HBM7008) in China. This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary anti-tumor activity of HBM7008 in patients with solid tumors. It has successfully completed the dosing of first patient in the phase I trial of HBM7008 in Australia on 25 May 2022.
HBM7008 is generated from HBM's unique and innovative HBICE® platform. It is a first-in-class bispecific antibody targeting B7H4 and 4-1BB. The bispecific antibody can engage and activate T cells by 4-1BB only in B7H4 positive tumor microenvironment. B7H4 is overexpressed on a variety of solid malignancies, including breast, ovarian, endometrial, and non-small cell lung cancers. With its crosslinking-dependent specificity on tumors and potent immune modulation activity, HBM7008 has shown excellent safety profile with strong anti-tumor efficacy in the pre-clinical study, including completed response observed in the mouse tumor model.
"4-1BB is one of the most promising anti-tumor immune targets, providing new solutions for cancer treatment. As the first-in-class bispecific antibody targeting B7H4 and 4-1BB, HBM7008 is expected to lead the development of next-generation immunotherapeutics. Based on preclinical study data, we are highly confident in B7H4x4-1BB bispecific antibody. We will efficiently promote this clinical study to provide a novel, effective and safe treatment for patients, so that more cancer patients can benefit from the innovative therapeutic." said Dr. Humphrey Gardner, CMO of Harbour BioMed.
About HBM7008
HBM7008 is a bispecific antibody targeting Tumor-Associated Antigen B7H4x4-1BB that not only displays high potency in the T cell co-stimulation and tumor growth inhibition, and potentially may also translate to better safety due to its strict dependency of TAA-mediated crosslinking T cell activation. HBM7008 is one of the fully human bispecific antibodies developed from the HBICE® platform of the Company. It is the only bispecific antibody against these two targets globally. Its unique specificity on tumors and immune modulation activity makes it a promising therapeutic in PD-L1 negative or PD-1/PD-L1 resistant patients. It also has the potential to avoid 4-1BB liver toxicity risk observed in other products with the benefit of its innovative biology mechanisms and bispecific design.
About Harbour BioMed
Harbour BioMed (HKEX: 02142) is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel antibody therapeutics focusing on immunology and oncology. The Company is building its robust portfolio and differentiated pipeline through internal R&D capability, collaborations with co-discovery and co-development partners, and select acquisitions.
The Company's proprietary antibody technology platforms Harbour Mice® generate fully human monoclonal antibodies in two heavy and two light chain (H2L2) format, as well as heavy chain only (HCAb) format. Building upon the HCAb antibodies, the HCAb-based immune cell engagers (HBICE®) are capable of delivering tumor-killing effects unachievable by traditional combination therapies. Integrating Harbour Mice®, HBICE® with single B cell cloning platform, our antibody discovery engine is highly unique and efficient for the development of next-generation therapeutic antibodies.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Harbour BioMed
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/08/harbour-biomed-announces-ind-approval-b7h4x4-1bb-bispecific-antibody/
| 2022-06-08T11:34:56Z
|
Police: Florida man killed mom after luring her to his home
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — A 24-year-old man told police in Florida that he lured his mother into an apartment and beat her with a hammer before fatally stabbing her, officials said.
Logan Lopez told investigators on Saturday that he had planned the killing for a year, Clearwater police said on Twitter.
Officers responded to a 911 call from a neighbor around 5 p.m. on Saturday. She told dispatchers that she could hear a woman screaming in a nearby apartment at The Palms at Countryside.
Police found Mary Beth Lopez, 53, dead inside the apartment.
Logan Lopez told responding officers and later homicide detectives that he had lured his mother to his place for the purpose of “putting an end to her,” a news release said.
Logan Lopez was booked into the Pinellas County Jail early Sunday. He’s facing a first-degree murder charge.
Police said that while Lopez did not have any criminal history, but he had previously been held involuntarily for mental health treatment under Florida’s Baker Act.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/07/18/police-florida-man-killed-mom-after-luring-her-his-home/
| 2022-07-18T20:41:10Z
|
WOODLAND PARK, N.J., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) today announced it will release its first quarter financial results for the 2023 fiscal year after the close of the market on Monday, August 8, 2022. Anterix senior management will hold its analyst and investor conference call to discuss its first quarter fiscal 2023 financial results at 4:30 P.M. ET on Monday, August 8, 2022. Interested parties can participate in the call by dialing 888-267-2845 and using the conference code 961551. A replay of the call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of Anterix's website at https://www.anterix.com/events/.
About Anterix
At Anterix, we are focused on delivering transformative private broadband that enables the modernization of critical infrastructure for the energy, transportation, logistics and other sectors of our economy. As the largest holder of licensed spectrum in the 900 MHz band (896-901/935-940 MHz) throughout the contiguous United States, plus Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, we are uniquely positioned to enable the private LTE solutions that support secure, resilient and customer-controlled operations. For more information, visit: www.anterix.com.
Contacts
Natasha Vecchiarelli
Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
973-531-4397
nvecchiarelli@anterix.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Anterix Inc.
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/28/anterix-release-first-quarter-earnings-fiscal-2023-hold-analyst-investor-conference-call-monday-august-8-2022/
| 2022-07-28T18:40:25Z
|
PITTSBURGH, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MolecuLight Corp., the leader in point-of-care fluorescence imaging for the real-time detection of bacteria in wounds, announces it has been awarded a new group purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc. – a leading healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of more than 4,400 U.S. hospitals and 225,000 other providers. The MolecuLight i:X® and DX™ wound imaging devices were also awarded Premier's Technology Breakthrough designation signifying innovative products that are helping clinicians to improve the state of wound care and ultimately to improve outcomes.
Effective June 1, 2022, the new contract allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for MolecuLight's point-of-care wound imaging devices as part of the Skin Integrity category of products.
The MolecuLight imaging devices are the only FDA-approved devices that allow clinicians to visualize the presence, location, and load of bacteria (>104 CFU/g) in wounds in real-time. Published results from a recent 350-patient, 14-site clinical trial showed that the clinical standard of care alone detected 15% of wounds with elevated bacterial burden, while the addition of the MolecuLight device led to a 400% improvement in detecting these wounds2. The presence of elevated bacterial loads are known to impede wound healing1 and removal of bioburden is critical to improved wound outcomes1. The i:X and DX provide invaluable bacterial information at the point-of-care to inform clinical decision-making and enable targeted wound therapies. In a recent study, the incorporation of bacterial information from MolecuLight imaging resulted in a 23% increase in wound healing rates, while decreasing the use of antimicrobials and antibiotics3. The MolecuLight devices also perform accurate digital wound measurement, allowing for the consistent monitoring and documentation of wounds.
"We are thrilled to have entered into a supply contract with Premiere and honored to have our MolecuLight point-of-care devices awarded the Technology Breakthrough designation," says Anil Amlani, MolecuLight's CEO. "Through the i:X and DX, we hope to enable significant cost-savings and improvement in clinical outcomes. Premier's extensive member base can now easily access the MolecuLight wound imaging devices and see the clinical benefits in their wound care practices."
In addition to the clinical benefits, MolecuLight procedures performed in the United States can benefit from an available reimbursement pathway including two CPT® codes for physician work to perform "fluorescence imaging for bacterial presence, location, and load" procedures and facility payment for Hospital Outpatient Department (HOPD) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) settings through an Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) assignment.
1 Caldwell et al. Surg Clin North Am, 2020, 100(4)
2 Le et al. Adv Wound Care, 2021
3Price et al. Diagnostics, 2020
MolecuLight Corp. is the US subsidiary of MolecuLight Inc., a privately-owned medical imaging company that has developed and is commercializing its proprietary fluorescent imaging platform technology in multiple clinical markets. MolecuLight's suite of commercially released devices, including the MolecuLight i:X® and DX™ fluorescence imaging systems and their accessories, provide point-of-care handheld imaging devices for the global wound care market for the real-time detection of wounds containing elevated bacterial burden (when used with clinical signs and symptoms) and for digital wound measurement. The company is also commercializing its unique fluorescence imaging platform technology for other markets with globally relevant unmet needs including food safety, consumer cosmetics and other key industrial markets.
Image:
Attached and download at https://moleculight.box.com/s/wasjbtc0k2eo8cp888jrq5p7ii5nua1f
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE MolecuLight
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/14/moleculight-awarded-point-of-care-wound-imaging-devices-agreement-with-premier-inc/
| 2022-06-14T11:58:31Z
|
Giving Season Already in Full Swing as Virtual Toy Drive Platform Encourages Others to Support Children in Need
FAIRFIELD, N.J., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DonateAToy.org just contributed over 5,300 toys to Toys for Tots, hoping to inspire others to support the millions of children in need throughout the US. In 2021, DonateAToy.org donated more than $275,000 in toys benefitting Toys for Tots with the help of corporate sponsors and individual donors.
One of the primary features that make their online donation platform so impactful is the Toy Match Program. DonateAToy.org matches every toy donation made on their website, doubling the number of toys delivered to less fortunate children.
Citi, a DonateAToy.org corporate sponsor for the past two years and a long-time supporter of Toys for Tots, loves how simple they make it to contribute to their vital cause.
"The most important reason we've continued to work with DonateAToy.org is their Toy Match Program," said Reem Aliessa, Program Manager at Citi Volunteers. "It encourages our colleagues to give back to the community which is something that is core to who we are as a firm. After last year's virtual toy drive, we were astonished when looking at the number of toys everyone donated—and knowing Donate-A-Toy doubles that number makes it that much more impactful."
DonateAToy.org's Christmas in July promotion encourages businesses and organizations to sign up as sponsors early, hoping to make an even bigger impact in 2022. Donate-A-Toy is donating an additional 100 toys on behalf of anyone who signs on as a sponsor before August 15. "It's never too early to kick off your corporate giving initiatives," said Marc McDonald, President of DonateAToy.org. "Our mission has always been to drive as many toys as possible into the hands of children in need. Our Christmas in July promotion solidifies the commitment to that cause, reminding everyone that supporting less fortunate children is crucial year-round."
DonateAToy.org, a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, offers businesses, organizations, and individuals a virtual toy drive platform benefitting Toys for Tots. The website features a range of high-quality toys gifted by program participants. Since its inception, DonateAToy.org's platform has contributed over $600,000 in toys to children in need. DonateAToy.org has partnered with sponsors such as Citi, T-Mobile, Indeed, Deloitte, and LexisNexis. Make a donation today or learn more about becoming a sponsor at https://DonateAToy.org.
View original content:
SOURCE DonateAToy.org
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/18/donateatoyorg-gives-over-100000-toys-toys-tots-kicking-off-christmas-july/
| 2022-07-18T20:54:02Z
|
New Vision to Empower Enterprise Biz Leaders to Attain High Quality CX and Drive Efficacy
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Treasure Data™, an award-winning enterprise customer data platform (CDP), today introduced a new strategic vision and product positioning, reflecting the company's focus on helping enterprise companies improve the customer experience and connect it across the business to compete in a challenging economic environment.
According to a recent Forbes survey commissioned by Treasure Data, three-quarters of business leaders believe that superior customer experience is vital to growth, but most cannot address it on an enterprise level. With the increase in digital engagement, the absence of a complete and actionable picture of the customer across teams and systems makes it impossible to deliver a seamless, effective customer experience. By combining simple-to-use solutions for marketing, contact center agents, and sales associates, Treasure Data's Customer Data Cloud orchestrates customer journeys in the existing technology stack across the enterprise, enabling connected customer experiences.
With Customer Data Cloud, an integrated suite of cloud-based customer data platform solutions, companies are able to align operations and customer engagement departments to drive business results, marketing lift, and operational efficiencies. The entire company can get on the same page with a centralized understanding of the customer, which they can trust to be up-to-date, aligned with privacy regulations, and well-equipped to provide insights for next-best action.
"As consumers, we have all experienced disconnected brand experiences. We don't care which department, team, or system is involved when we seek out information or reach out for support. The bottom line is that it is frustrating to start over again and again in every engagement, and it is wasteful for the consumer and for the business," said Kazuki Ohta, co-founder and CEO at Treasure Data. "Creating connected customer experiences is the key to unlocking desired growth and efficiency. When the entire business can champion the customer as one team, one company, customers have a more seamless, unified experience with the brand. As a result, employees are ultimately more efficient and effective, driving productivity and profitability in the process."
Brand trust is imperative to consumers, drives customer retention and loyalty
Recent research from Forrester demonstrates the significance of trust in a brand's customer experience quality. Forrester's US 2022 Customer Experience Index found that trust is a key indicator of customer loyalty, with data privacy and security being a potential deal-breaker for many consumers. Addressing these concerns, Customer Data Cloud brings together disparate data in a secure cloud environment, keeping information safe and enabling companies to respect customer preferences and comply with regulations to reduce risk and drive brand trust.
With Customer Data Cloud, data privacy and consent preferences are managed in a unified customer data record—all within one platform. Companies are better equipped to navigate the increasingly complex privacy landscape, empowering marketers to deliver connected customer experiences while minimizing risk.
Hundreds of millions in top and bottom-line impact
Customer Data Cloud lays the groundwork for a truly connected customer experience by securely unifying data from across the enterprise to inform the customer journey.
Customer Data Cloud lays the groundwork for a truly connected customer experience by securely unifying data and identities from across the enterprise to power better decisions along the customer journey.
"Our customers uncover hundreds of millions of dollars and more by delivering connected customer experiences. Their employees are happier, as they can rely on customer data to be more aligned, empowered, and, ultimately, successful," continued Ohta. "The resulting increase in the lifetime value of customers through personalized brand experiences means marketing efforts are now exponentially more efficient. Sales is more proactive, innovation is faster, and service and support is enhanced, reducing churn in the process, while enhancing customer spend and loyalty along with greater trust. Additional benefits include greater compliance, reduced risk, fewer overages and inventory shortages, better product mix, and an optimized technology stack."
Going further, securely overcoming the data and insight disconnect caused by the chaos of hundreds of channels, devices, and applications is one of the most debilitating obstacles being faced by businesses today.
"The reason that we were able to quickly implement our foundation and achieve sustainable innovation that increases customer value is that we focused on integrating and utilizing all types of data in a single customer view," said Hyeonsoo Kim, CEO of Lotte Rental, Korean-based Fortune 500 CPG and retail company. "With Treasure Data, our Support, Marketing, Sales, and IT departments were all able to design and execute on our customer-centric goals."
Integration with existing tools helps enterprises modernize their tech stack to improve the customer experience
Customer Data Cloud is a powerful platform that safely unifies and analyzes large amounts of data from all systems in real time to make sense of customer and operational signals. While each Treasure Data solution offers a strong value proposition on its own, they are even more powerful when used together, providing companies with everything they need to turn their customer data into their strongest growth engine—increasing revenue, improving cost efficiencies, and reducing risk within existing technology stacks.
"CDPs have modernized the marketing technology stack by creating an enterprise customer data service at the core that supports all customer-facing functions, enabling brands to remake martech stacks from the customer data layer up, enabling true omni-channel engagement and personalization," said David Wallace, research director of customer intelligence and analytics at IDC. "By uniting the entire enterprise in the cloud, Treasure Data's Customer Data Cloud helps the entire stack to work more effectively and efficiently, aggregating customer data and enabling AI-based insights to quickly activate and engage customers with improved experiences that deliver empathy, trust, and loyalty."
For more information about Customer Data Cloud, please visit www.treasuredata.com.
About Treasure Data
Treasure Data helps enterprises unlock the power of data to create Connected Customer Experiences. With our Customer Data Cloud suite of integrated cloud-based solutions (including our award-winning customer data platform), marketing, sales, customer service, and operations teams are armed with an AI-powered, actionable 360-view of the customer that is both trusted and secure, allowing them to orchestrate more personalized customer connections and experiences. The result? Happier customers, as well as improved operational efficiency, reduced privacy risks, and inspiring growth.
Headquartered in Mountain View, CA, Treasure Data serves leading brands around the world such as ABInBev, Subaru, Stanley Black and Decker, Asian Paints, Fujitsu, Maruti Suzuki, and others. To learn more about how to make the connection, visit www.treasuredata.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Treasure Data
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/11/treasure-data-unveils-connected-customer-experiences-vision-enterprises-made-possible-with-customer-data-cloud/
| 2022-08-11T13:58:15Z
|
BEIJING, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TAL Education Group ("TAL" or the "Company") (NYSE: TAL), a smart learning solutions provider in China, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 ended February 28, 2022, before the market opens on Friday, April 29, 2022.
The Company will host a corresponding conference call and live webcast at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing Time) on Friday, April, 2022.
Please note that you will need to pre-register for conference call participation, using the link provided below. Upon registering, you will be sent participant dial-in numbers, Direct Event passcode and unique registrant ID by email.
Conference call registration link: http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/5787527. It will automatically direct you to the registration page of "TAL Education Group Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Earnings Conference Call", where you may fill in your details for RSVP. When you are requested to submit a participant conference ID, please enter the number "5787527".
In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, you may use the conference access information (including dial-in number(s), Direct Event passcode and unique registrant ID) provided in the confirmation email that you have received following your pre-registration.
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of TAL's website at https://ir.100tal.com/.
A telephone replay of the conference call will be available through 9:59 a.m. on May 6, 2022, U.S. Eastern Time (9:59 p.m. on May 6, 2022, Beijing Time).
The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:
- U.S. toll free: +1-855-452-5696
- Hong Kong toll free: 800-963-117
- International toll: +61-2-8199-0299
Conference ID: 5787527
About TAL Education Group
TAL Education Group is a smart learning solutions provider in China. The acronym "TAL" stands for "Tomorrow Advancing Life", which reflects our vision to promote top learning opportunities for students through both high-quality teaching and content, as well as leading edge application of technology in the education experience. TAL Education Group offers comprehensive learning services to students from pre-school to the twelfth grade primarily through three flexible class formats: small classes, personalized premium services, and online courses. Our learning services mainly cover enrichment learnings programs and some academic subjects in and out of China. Our ADSs trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TAL".
For further information, please contact:
Jackson Ding
Investor Relations
TAL Education Group
Tel: +86 10 5292 6669-8809
Email: ir@tal.com
View original content:
SOURCE TAL Education Group
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/04/19/tal-education-group-announce-fourth-quarter-fiscal-year-2022-financial-results-april-29-2022/
| 2022-04-19T10:47:30Z
|
Which phonograph record player is best?
The phonograph, or gramophone, has been around since the 1800s and has gone through many changes. The modern record player that record fans look for has many variations and options available. If you seek a retro phonograph or a modern record player, there is a lot to consider first.
If you want modern quality of life features and the vintage look of a classic phonograph, the top choice is the LuguLake Record Player. Its aesthetic is retro and nostalgic, looking like a traditional phonograph. Unlike old-school phonographs, it has newer features that allow it to connect with modern electronic devices.
What to know before you buy a phonograph record player
Do you already have a record collection?
Maybe you have a collection of records, big or small, but do not have a record player that you like to use. If that is the case, you need more than a record player to enjoy your record collection, including the tools to clean your records in top condition.
Do you like modern turntables?
If you do not mind a sleek modern style, newer turntables can be a great way to enjoy records. Some Wi-Fi-enabled turntables can connect with smart home devices and other modern record players can just be more affordable than a vintage phonograph and produce quality sound. If the appearance and design of your record player are not crucial to you, it will be much easier to find one with all the features you want.
Are you an audiophile?
If you collect records, chances are you like the quality of the sound. The problem is that a low-quality speaker can limit the quality of the sound produced while playing. If you care about hearing your records at their best, check that your record player either has a good enough speaker or could connect to better quality speakers before you buy.
What to look for in a quality phonograph record player
Sound
The main reason to get a record player at all is a good sound. The best options have built-in speakers and audio ports for connecting to external speakers and sound systems. Modern phonographs sometimes play more than just records, which makes adaptive audio output methods a must. Some allow users to listen to the radio, CDs and other audio formats in addition to records. Depending on what you have in your collection, you may not need such adaptability.
Connectivity
Modern record players are generally the best option because they can also be Bluetooth-enabled and feature Wi-Fi connectivity. Good record players and turntables have stable Bluetooth connections and allow for wireless music streaming. By connecting a mobile phone or other devices, you can use a record player to play music files that you do not have on a physical record. Having lots of connection options creates an adaptable listening experience.
Recording
Listening to vinyl is only possible with a record player designed to play that format of audio. If you have a collection of music that you wish you could carry everywhere, there is a solution. The best modern record players can record your vinyl collection and turn the audio into file formats like MP3 that can be carried on a USB, stored on your computer and played on tons of devices. Naturally, the sound of the actual record is a different quality, but having a digital copy of your favorite records can be convenient.
How much you can expect to spend on a phonograph record player
You can get good retro-style record players for under $300 and modern record players without the classic phonograph aesthetic for even less. If you want the highest-quality modern turntables or a functional antique phonograph, expect to spend more.
Phonograph record player FAQ
What size record player do you need?
A. It depends on the size of the records you plan to play. There are plenty of turntables that are not full size but can still play larger records. You just have to make sure there is enough space around the record player if the vinyl hangs over the edge. If you do not have much space for storing a record player, you do not need a massive one. There are plenty of compact models that are easier to keep in an apartment or a small room.
When should you replace the needle?
A. The needle or stylus of your record player should only need to be replaced every few years. However, after around 1,000 hours of playing audio, it may need to be replaced too. If a stylus shows any wear, like skipping or slipping while playing music, it also requires replacing. The good news is that many manufacturers will be able to replace a stylus, even if that type of record player’s cartridges have been out of production for years. Newer models will be easier to get replacement parts for, though.
What’s the best phonograph record player to buy?
Top phonograph record player
What you need to know: This vintage-style record player looks like an old phonograph but includes all the modern features required for compatibility with new electronics.
What you’ll love: It has a remote control and can connect via Bluetooth to a mobile device. It can play audio from FM radio signals, stream music from your Bluetooth-enabled devices or play sounds from anything connected to the 3.5mm Aux input. It has audio output ports for connecting other speakers and sound systems, too.
What you should consider: Some users have had issues with needle skipping, but the company includes a 12-month warranty with each purchase.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top phonograph record player for the money
Record Player Bluetooth Turntable With Built-in Speaker
What you need to know: This affordable and adaptable modern turntable has valuable features and fits in easily with most decor and spaces.
What you’ll love: The record player spins at three speeds for different size vinyl. It can connect via Bluetooth to mobile devices. Users can insert a USB stick and record their vinyl music to an audio file. It has multiple audio inputs and outputs for connecting different devices and speakers.
What you should consider: It does not have a retro style or aesthetic, and some users have had issues with the needle not moving steadily and skipping.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Victrola 8-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player
What you need to know: This multimedia entertainment center can play records and help users convert their record collection into audio files that you can hear on any device.
What you’ll love: It comes in five different colors/materials and a retro style in addition to the modern quality of life features. The turntable has three speeds, and the device can record vinyl to a connected USB drive or other devices as an MP3 file. It also has a CD and cassette player. If the built-in stereo speakers do not produce the quality sound you are looking for, it has audio output ports, Bluetooth connectivity and a spot to plug in headphones. The digital display and controls are easy to use.
What you should consider: Some users found that the device does not hold up to consistent long-term use. Some customers were also disappointed by the sound quality of the built-in speakers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Want to shop the best products at the best prices? Check out Daily Deals from BestReviews.
Sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals.
Elliot Rivette writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.
Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved.
|
https://cw33.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/audio-video-accessories-br/best-phonograph-record-player/
| 2022-07-03T12:41:56Z
|
SAN RAMON, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: SIFY), India's leading Digital ICT solutions provider with global service capabilities spanning Data Center, Cloud, Networks, Security and Digital services, and Aquila Clouds, a leader in cloud financial management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership that has added FinOps capabilities to Sify's industry-leading cloud management platform, Cloudinfinit.
Today's announcement marks the availability of Cloudinfinit FinOps, powered by Aquila Clouds. This technology-leading FinOps platform provides cloud asset management, performance, and cost trend analysis, cloud cost optimization and automation, budget control, chargeback, security and compliance management, and more. This FinOps addition to Cloudinfinit now enables cloud operators and finance managers to run lean, optimized, and secure cloud operations.
"We see a huge win-win situation for Sify and Aquila Clouds in this partnership," said Jitender Durairajan, Head of Cloud Engineering and Solutions at Sify Technology. "Using Aquila Clouds to power Sify's Cloudinfinit FinOps capabilities significantly shortens our time-to-market and creates immediate value for our customers who increasingly need a decipherable pattern to their cloud financials."
Besides FinOps, Aquila Clouds also powers Sify's billing operations with its BillOps platform. Aquila Clouds BillOps streamlines and automates billing operations, providing capabilities to customize pricing rules that perfectly fit Sify's' business model.
"We are delighted that Aquila Clouds FinOps solution has been included to power Sify's Cloudinfinit FinOps offering," said Desmond Chan, co-founder, and CPO at Aquila Clouds. "Being chosen by such a strong Enterprise Cloud Solutions Provider is a great testament to the strength of our solution. We look forward to creating great success for both companies in the near future."
About Sify Technologies
A Fortune India 500 company, Sify Technologies is India's most comprehensive ICT service & solution provider. With Cloud at the core of our solutions portfolio, Sify is focussed on the changing ICT requirements of the emerging Digital economy and the resultant demands from large, mid, and small-sized businesses.
Sify's infrastructure comprising 11 state-of-the-art Data Centers, the largest MPLS network, partnership with global technology majors, and deep expertise in business transformation solutions modeled on the cloud, make it the first choice of start-ups, SMEs, and even large Enterprises on the verge of a revamp.
Internationally, Sify has a presence across North America, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. Sify, www.sify.com, Sify Technologies, and www.sifytechnologies.com are registered trademarks of Sify Technologies Limited.
About Aquila Clouds
Aquila Clouds is a cloud financial management solution that enables managed service providers, cloud resellers, and enterprises to manage billing and optimize cloud costs and performance. We help organizations that are invested in public clouds to monitor and optimize their cloud deployments and automate their billing operations. Our FinOps and BillOps solutions apply data analytics and AI/ML techniques to achieve continuous monitoring and continuous optimization that has delivered over 20% in cloud cost savings and reduced billing operation time by as much as 82%.
For further information, please contact
View original content:
SOURCE Aquila Clouds
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/09/13/sify-leverages-aquila-clouds-finops-its-cloudinfinit-platform/
| 2022-09-13T16:12:53Z
|
This is Nextracker's third new factory, adding to the company's new Texas and Arizona factories announced in April and May, towards building 10 GW of annual domestic solar tracker capacity
PITTSBURGH, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nextracker LLC, the global market leader in utility-scale solar trackers, and BCI Steel, a Pittsburgh-based steel fabricator, today announced the reopening of the historic Bethlehem Steel manufacturing factory in nearby Leetsdale to produce solar tracker equipment for large-scale solar power plants.
The steel processing plant will incorporate both BCI Steel's new and reshored equipment shipped to the U.S. from factories in Malaysia and Brazil. Solar tracker products produced at the factory will serve rapidly growing solar markets in Pennsylvania, Indiana, New York, and Ohio.
"BCI is proud to advance Pittsburgh's legacy as the heart of America's steel industry," said Matt Carroll, CEO of BCI Steel. "This partnership with Nextracker showcases our steel fabrication and quality control technology and unlocks additional domestic solar capacity with our low-cost manufacturing."
"U.S. Steel is pleased to supply steel that is mined, melted and made in America for Nextracker's advanced solar tracker systems. We applaud Nextracker's expansion of manufacturing in Pittsburgh and other locations in the U.S." said Ken Jaycox, SVP and CCO at United States Steel Corporation. "Providing industry leading products for our customers utilizing advanced technology and fully optimized facilities is key to U. S. Steel's Best for All® strategy."
This is the third solar tracker fabrication line Nextracker has commissioned with a steel manufacturing partner in 2022 as part of its commitment to rebuilding America's steel and solar supply chains. With additional capacity in Pittsburgh, Nextracker is building out 10 GW of "Made in America" manufacturing capacity — enough to power 7.5 million homes. Earlier this year, Nextracker opened a green steel tracker production line in Texas with JM Steel, and another dedicated steel production line in Arizona with Atkore. Under this reshoring initiative, Nextracker has already procured over 100,000 tons of U.S.-made steel so far this year, enough for approximately 5 GW of solar trackers.
"BCI Steel's Pittsburgh factory enables the quick-ship response times we need to meet booming demand from our customers in the Mid-Atlantic and Heartland regions," said Dan Shugar, CEO and Founder of Nextracker. "This investment will increase the resilience of the U.S. solar supply chain and bring manufacturing jobs, equipment, and capacity back to America."
The newly reopened Pittsburgh factory is ideally situated with proximity to river and rail transport in a location steeped in manufacturing history. The factory lies on the same grounds where steel fabricators built materials for tank landing ships (LSTs) during WWII.
The dedication ceremony was attended by top dignitaries and leaders from some of the world's largest clean energy companies, including the CEO of EDPR Sandhya Ganapathy and the Chief Operating Officer of Lightsource bp Ann Davies. To learn more about Nextracker's steel partners and U.S. manufacturing program, read the story, here.
Nextracker is the leading provider of intelligent, integrated solar tracker and software solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects around the world. Our products enable solar panels in utility-scale power plants to follow the sun's movement across the sky and optimize plant performance. With over 50 GW shipped worldwide, Nextracker leads the solar industry with solar tracker technologies that optimize and increase energy production while reducing costs for significant plant ROI. For more information, please visit www.Nextracker.com.
Stay in touch with us:Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook
Headquartered in Leetsdale, PA just outside of Pittsburgh, BCI Steel is a global engineering, contract manufacturing and supply chain management company specializing in the production of industrial metal products for Original Equipment Manufacturers. In addition to steel fabrication, we are experts in new product development, design for manufacturing, quality control, and logistics. BCI has worked closely with Nextracker since its inception to help deliver the highest quality steel products to its solar tracker customers around the world.
For more information: https://bci-engineering.com/
Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation is a leading steel producer. With an unwavering focus on safety, the company's customer-centric Best for All® strategy is advancing a more secure, sustainable future for U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel's proprietary XG3™ advanced high-strength steel. The company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million metric net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Nextracker
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/nextracker-bci-steel-renovate-abandoned-pittsburgh-steel-factory-serve-growing-us-utility-scale-solar-market/
| 2022-06-28T04:18:27Z
|
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recall is posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.
4moms Recalls More than 2 Million MamaRoo and RockaRoo Infant Swings and Rockers Due to Entanglement and Strangulation Hazards; One Death Reported
https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/4moms-Recalls-More-than-2-Million-MamaRoo-and-RockaRoo-Infant-Swings-and-Rockers-Due-to-Entanglement-and-Strangulation-Hazards-One-Death-Reported
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
For lifesaving information:
- Visit CPSC.gov.
- Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
- Contact a media specialist.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/15/new-product-safety-recall/
| 2022-08-15T15:57:14Z
|
Tuesday forecast: Near seasonal today
Gradual warming trend through the week
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Watch out for patchy fog early this morning especially in low lying areas otherwise plenty of sun is expected with highs near seasonal today and tomorrow before the heat makes a return to end the week and especially into the weekend.
Taking Action:
- Enjoy these next couple days before the extreme heat returns by the weekend.
- Don’t expect much in the way of rain for the next 8 days.
Humidity levels are the biggest question for the rest of the week which will factor into how cool it gets at night (50s/60s are expected, just a matter of how cool) and of course once we get into the Friday through Monday time period as the extreme heat returns, what will the heat indices be. As of now it looks slightly cooler than this past weekend with slightly lower humidity but could still be about 5° warmer than the actual temperature pushing the heat index value closer to 105° vs 110°.
Today: Patchy fog early, otherwise plenty of sun. Highs may end up in the low-mid 80s near the Nebraska border however most spots will likely be in the mid-upper 80s. Winds E/NE 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s. Winds become calm.
Tomorrow: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to low 90s (mid 90s can’t be ruled out in a few spots). Winds E 5-10 mph. Winds E 5-10 mph.
Another pleasant morning on Thursday with upper 50s to mid 60s to start the day and upper 80s-mid 90s by Thursday afternoon.
As the humidity begins to increase slightly on Friday we’ll likely feel the humidity more-so by Saturday. Highs will be more in the 90s on Friday with upper 90s and triple digits this weekend into Monday. One long range model has a very low chance of rain late Monday into Monday night otherwise there is a slightly better chance of rain by Tuesday night into Wednesday. This will be from a cold front that will cool temperatures down by the middle part of next week.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved.
|
https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/09/tuesday-forecast-near-seasonal-today/
| 2022-08-09T09:41:07Z
|
KENANSVILLE, Fla., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's the most wonderful time of the year again at Wild Florida. May 23 – 28, Wild Florida will host Gator Week and offer free Gator Park admission to guests who donate any amount toward our Wild Florida Scholarship Fund for Osceola County students. Additionally, as the founders of National Alligator Day on May 29th, Wild Florida will also celebrate this special day at the end of Gator Week.
Years ago Wild Florida noticed how alligators are often characterized as monstrous swamp killers and fear of these animals has driven many myths and nightmares about their behavior. Gator Week at Wild Florida is dedicated to educating guests about alligators, debunking common myths and developing a more positive reputation for these reptiles.
Sam Haught, co-owner of Wild Florida, announced, "Gator Week is back at full strength this year. We're excited to feature family-friendly activities but with a few new twists. Our goal is to shine a different light on these incredible animals and hope our guests walk away with a greater appreciation for them."
Wild Florida's reptile handling team, deemed "the Croc Squad®", has been dreaming up educational ideas and myth-busting activities all year in preparation for this week. Gator jump-a-thons, eating contests and of course, who has the best Crocs (shoes), are among the activities planned. Be sure to follow Wild Florida on social media for updates, fun polls, educational tidbits and myth-busting stories. Also, check out www.GatorWeek.com for the full schedule of events.
While the focus of Gator Week is to educate guests on Florida's beloved reptile, the team is focused on raising funds for a good cause, the Wild Florida Scholarship Fund. Gator Park admission is free to everyone who brings a cash donation to the scholarship fund May 23 - 28. Learn more about Wild Florida's other adventures at WildFL.com.
Wild Florida Airboats, Drive-thru Safari & Gator Park, which opened on Lake Cypress in Kenansville in 2010, focuses on educating individuals about Central Florida's natural resources. The Wild Florida team is dedicated to protecting, conserving and enhancing Florida's diverse ecosystem to ensure that future generations can enjoy the wonders of wild, native Florida.
Contact: Sam Haught, Co-owner at Wild Florida
sam@WildFL.com
407-957-3135
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Wild Florida
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/05/03/sixth-annual-gator-week-celebration-returns-wild-florida/
| 2022-05-03T20:48:51Z
|
TAMPA, Fla., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Meter, continues to lead the way in remote blood glucose monitoring for diabetes because of its ease of use and its superior cellular-enabled devices that deliver immediate, robust data. The iGlucose® from Smart Meter can provide patients and providers with an easy and effective way to manage diabetes on a regular basis.
According to the CDC, more than 37 million Americans have Diabetes (or about 1 in 10), and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes2. While diabetes can be managed, it must be monitored and effectively controlled or it can have a negative impact on individual patients and puts a strain on the entire healthcare system. In fact, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimates the cost of diagnosed diabetes in America at $327 billion3.
In the past couple of years, providers and payers have realized the significant benefits of remote patient monitoring – which allows them to receive patients' blood glucose readings between visits directly from the patients' meter. Instead of only seeing a snapshot of their diabetes patients' health and readings that they remember to record or upload, physicians can make recommendations based on accurate and real-time data as needed.
"The best part of remote patient monitoring is there are options available which add no additional effort for patients and an uninterrupted experience for providers," explained Dr. Bill Lewis, a national telemedicine consultant and prior Chair of the Telemedicine Accreditation Committee. "The technology is available but is vastly underutilized. We use cellular technology throughout the day for social interaction and games, let's put it to use to improve the lives of those living with diabetes."
The iGlucose was first introduced by Smart Meter in 2016 and we have continued to improve its functionality and the data since. Now the iGlucose utilizes 4/5G Cellular connectivity via AT&T's IoT fast and secure network to deliver real-time results.
1 Survey conducted by Smart Meter collected data from more than 200 consumers with type 2 diabetes who test their blood sugars at least once per day. For full survey findings, visit: https://smartmeterrpm.com/wp-content/uploads/Smart-Meter-National-Diabetes-Month-Survey.pdf
Now serving more than 100,000 patients, Smart Meter is the leading supplier of cellular-enabled virtual care technologies that include the iGlucose®, iBloodPressure®, iPulseOx®, iScale®, and SmartRPM™ cloud platform, as well as data, and services. Smart Meter's remote patient monitoring solutions are recognized as the standard for the RPM industry and are regarded for their high patient retention and satisfaction. The unique combination of reliable health data, patient-friendly devices, and platform integrations enable and enhance RPM, CCM, Employee Wellness, Population Health, and Telehealth programs for more than 300 RPM distribution partners across the United States. For more information, visit SmartMeterRPM.com
Smart Meter, LLC
5501 W. Waters Ave., Suite 401
Tampa, FL 33602
813-773-4080
Media Contact
Keith Tolbert
keith.tolbert@iglucose.com
336-509-8024
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Smart Meter, LLC
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/05/27/thirty-five-percent-persons-with-type-2-diabetes-say-remote-patient-monitoring-rpm-program-would-help-them-better-manage-their-health1/
| 2022-05-27T16:47:32Z
|
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half of workers in the U.S. do not have access to a retirement plan at work, according to a new AARP study. Nearly 57 million people — 48% of American private sector employees ages 18 to 64 — work for an employer that does not offer either a traditional pension or a retirement savings plan.
"Having access to a retirement plan at work is critical for building financial security later in life. And we know people are much more likely to save for retirement if they can do so automatically through their paycheck." said Debra Whitman, AARP's Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer. "We applaud the many states — with AARP's support — that have already created programs that give workers access to retirement savings options and provide small businesses an effective way to attract and retain employees."
AARP's new research found that employees at small businesses are less likely to have access to a retirement plan than those at larger workplaces. About 78% of worker at companies with fewer than 10 employees and 65% who work in companies with 10 to 24 employees lack access to a plan. Even among employers with more than 1,000 workers, one-third of employees do not have access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
Access to a retirement plan varies by educational attainment. Just over three-quarters of workers with less than a high school degree (76%) do not have an employer-provided retirement plan — compared to half (50%) of workers with some college and nearly one-third (32%) with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The data also reveals disparities by race and ethnicity. Nearly 64% of Hispanic workers, 53% of Black workers, and 45% of Asian American workers lack access to an employer-provided retirement plan. Together, these employees account for about 46% (26 million) of the total 57 million uncovered workers.
"While Social Security is essential to retirement security, the average benefit is only about $1,600 a month," said Whitman. "Providing workers with a convenient way to save for retirement helps ensure they will have additional resources beyond the foundation provided by Social Security."
In a recent AARP survey, 96% of likely voters age 25 and over who are currently participating in a workplace retirement plan report the plan is important in helping them save for retirement. Nine in ten (91%) respondents also support establishing a state-facilitated program to help workers save for retirement if their employer does not currently offer them a way to save. To date, 14 states have enacted state-facilitated payroll deduction retirement savings or "Work & Save" programs.
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE AARP
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/13/new-aarp-research-nearly-half-americans-do-not-have-access-retirement-plans-work/
| 2022-07-13T14:26:51Z
|
NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Enservco Corporation (NYSE American: ENSV) between May 13, 2021 and April 18, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Enservco securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Enservco class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6371 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Enservco had defective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (2) as a result, there were errors in Enservco's financial statements relating to, inter alia, its transactions with Cross River Partners and accounting for Employee Retention Credits ("ERCs"); (3) accordingly, Enservco would need to restate certain of its financial statements and delay the filing of its 2021 annual report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"); (4) Enservco downplayed the true scope and severity of its financial reporting issues; (5) accordingly, Enservco could not file its delayed 2021 annual report with the SEC within its initially represented timeline; and (6) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Enservco class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6371 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/18/ensv-final-deadline-tomorrow-rosen-leading-law-firm-encourages-enservco-corporation-investors-with-losses-secure-counsel-before-important-july-19-deadline-securities-class-action-ensv/
| 2022-07-18T19:22:28Z
|
A leading association marketing firm streamlines event planning with new plugin, ParrotWP™
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadmium today announced a partnership with the David James Group to streamline event marketing for their customers in the association, non-profit, and corporate sectors.
The announcement coincided with the unveiling of ParrotWP™—a plugin developed by David James Group to enable the automatic transfer of presentation and presenter data from Cadmium's event technology software to WordPress-based event websites. The plugin promises to eliminate errors and tedious manual data entry for the customers of both organizations.
The David James Group unveiled the plugin today at Cadmium's annual conference, Cadmium Spark, at Nationals Park in Washington.
Cadmium is an event and learning software provider based in Forest Hill, Md., that offers continuing education, professional development, and content management solutions. The David James Group is a Chicago-based association marketing firm specializing in event marketing, website design and development, rebranding strategies, and more.
"We believe in making a client's event brand experience as positive as possible," said Ron Zywicki, president of the David James Group. "ParrotWP and our partnership with Cadmium allow us to ensure that any visitor to an event website developed in WordPress will have seamless, user-friendly access to the info they need."
ParrotWP retrieves presentation and presenter information from the Education Harvester—one of Cadmium's flagship event technology products. The plugin thus provides several key benefits to their mutual customers:
- Seamless data migration into WordPress-based websites ensures that presentation and presenter information remain in sync and up to date.
- By eliminating the need for manual data entry, ParrotWP reduces the risk of errors and inconsistencies on attendee-facing websites.
- Automatic syncing across more than 280 custom fields in the Education Harvester puts total control over event data in the hands of meeting planners.
"We value partners who develop solutions that fit seamlessly onto our products," said Paul Zickert, vice president of Partnerships at Cadmium. "The David James Group has invented an indispensable time-saving tool that promotes seamless event marketing for users of Cadmium technology."
To learn more about the DJG plugin ParrotWP, visit here.
Cadmium simplifies the production of live, hybrid and virtual events and maximizes the value of online learning with a single, flexible platform designed to capture the chemistry of people, ideas and knowledge. The company's software products are trusted by more than 1000 content-driven organizations worldwide to generate revenue, drive customer retention, and lower operational costs for their events and education initiatives. For more information, visit https://gocadmium.com.
Contact: Jessie Reyes | Cadmium
DJG is a full-service association marketing communication firm focusing on successful event marketing, membership marketing, brand and rebranding strategies, website design and development, social media, public relations, video production and other services. DJG serves mission-based clients of all sizes with specialties in healthcare, engineering, diversity & inclusion, life sciences, manufacturing, energy, technology, and business services. DJG is a division of the David James Company. For more information visit davidjamesgroup.com
Contact: Chris Martin | David James Group
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Cadmium
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/26/cadmium-announces-partnership-with-david-james-group/
| 2022-07-26T18:17:30Z
|
Hosting Call Today at 5pm ET
CALGARY, AB, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Nanalysis Scientific Corp. ("the Company", TSXV: NSCI, OTCQX: NSCIF, FRA: 1N1), a leader in portable NMR machines and MRI technology for healthcare and industrial applications, releases its fourth quarter and full year results for year ending December 31, 2021. Chief Executive Officer, Sean Krakiwsky and Chief Financial Officer, Luke Caplette will host a conference call at 5 P.M. Eastern Time today to discuss the results. All interested parties are invited to join this call.
"We are extremely proud to report a year of 100 per cent revenue growth," said Sean Krakiwsky, Founder and CEO of Nanalysis. "The recently announced acquisitions in early 2022 combined with our healthy balance sheet will provide the drivers from which we can build on our growing baseline business for the coming years. We plan to continue to expand our addressable markets, ensure synergies among our business divisions, and push organic sales of our existing product lines to maintain our growth trajectory for the foreseeable future."
Financial highlights for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021:
- The Company reported consolidated revenue of $16,043K, an increase of $8,169K or 104% from the comparative period in 2020.
- Gross margin was 64% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 compared to 66% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020.
- Income before other items for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 was $1,905K an improvement of $3,549K compared to the same period last year.
- Net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 was $1,772K, an improvement of $1,906K from the comparable period in 2020.
- The Company had cash on hand of $10.4 million, an undrawn credit facility of $2.0 million and working capital of $12.1 million as of December 31, 2021.
Financial highlights for the three months ended December 31, 2021:
- The Company reported consolidated revenue of $5,077K, an increase of $2,397K or 89% from the comparative period in 2020.
- Gross margin was 61% for the three months ended December 31, 2021 compared to 65% for the three months ended December 31, 2020.
- Income before other items for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 was $413K an improvement of $1,109K compared to the same period last year.
- Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $658K, an improvement of $567K from the comparable period in 2020.
Recent strategic and operational highlights during and subsequent to the fourth quarter of 2021 include:
- Announced $4,985,000 Funding Contribution Commitment from the Canadian Government: The funding is provided through Prairies Economic Development Canada's Business Scale-up and Productivity program, which provides fast growing tech firms with support to scale-up and enter new markets. Nanalysis will draw down on the funds over the next three years with interest-free repayments commencing on September 1, 2025.
- Closed Initial Equity Investment in Quad Systems: As part of the agreement, Nanalysis provided Quad Systems with a CHF 1,000,000 loan which is convertible into 40,000 shares in the capital of Quad Systems. Upon funding the loan, Sean Krakiwsky, founder and CEO of Nanalysis was appointed to Quad Systems' Board of Directors as Nanalysis' nominee. Pursuant to the subscription agreement entered into between the Company and Quad Systems, Nanalysis has been issued 260,000 Quad Systems shares for a subscription price of CHF 6,500,000 and two representatives of the Company will be appointed to Quad Systems' Board of Directors. Currently, Nanalysis owns 43% of Quad Systems. Additionally, until July 1, 2023, Nanalysis has an option to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Quad Systems at a pre-set valuation formula in a combination of cash and Nanalysis shares. During the Option Period, Nanalysis has a right of first refusal on all debt and equity offerings of Quad Systems.
- Executed an Upsized Public Offering and Non-Brokered Private Placement For Gross Proceeds of $15,224,700. On February 11, 2022 the Company closed a best efforts marketed public offering of common shares of the Company, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option and a non-brokered private placement of common shares for combined gross proceeds of $15.2 million. Pursuant to the terms of the public offering and non-brokered private placement the Company issued 13,840,637 common shares.
- Closed of Acquisition of K'(Prime) Technologies Inc. in early January, 2022: K'Prime, a North American sales and service company, with a particular focus on scientific instrumentation for pharma, food, chemical and oil & gas customers, as well as imaging systems for security applications is being integrated into the Company.
"The Company's objectives this year are to integrate the recent acquisitions, specifically K'Prime and Quad Systems. The former is going to allow the Company to continue to expand business with a full sales and service organization in multiple channels. Quad systems enables the Company to pursue the high-field part of the market while expanding product line offerings. The combination of both technology suites provides world class offerings," said Mr. Krakiwsky.
"Our core products, the 60Mhz and 100Mhz NMR benchtop units, continue to enjoy strong demand and we entered this year with a backlog of units and aggressive expansion plans to continue to meet demand."
"The recent acquisitions, a strong balance sheet, increased manufacturing capacity, access to capital through the funding contribution from the Federal government and continued demand for our existing products gives us confidence leading into 2022 and beyond. The foundation for success has been put into place and now management needs to execute to capitalize on this opportunity," concluded Mr. Krakiwsky.
Investors interested in participating on the live call can dial 1-888-664-6392 or 416-764-8659 from abroad. Investors can also access the call online through a listen-only webcast here: https://app.webinar.net/YQa2M3LDolK, or on the investor relations section of the Company's website HERE.
The webcast will be archived on the Company's investor relations webpage for at least 90 days and a telephonic playback will be available for seven days after the conference call by calling 1-888-390-0541 or 416-764-8677, conference ID #629645.
Nanalysis trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) in Canada with ticker symbol 'NSCI', OTC and the Frankfurt exchange under the ticker symbol '1N1'. The company's business is what we term "MRI and NMR for industry". The company develops and manufactures portable Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometers or analyzers for laboratory and industrial markets. The NMReady-60™ was the first full-feature portable NMR spectrometer in a single compact enclosure requiring no liquid helium or any other cryogens. The company has followed-up that initial offering with new products and continues to have a strong innovation pipeline. Nanalysis recently announced that it has begun selling a 100MHz device in 2020. The Company's new device will be the most powerful and most advanced compact NMR device ever brought to market.
Nanalysis devices are used in many industries (oil and gas, chemical, mining, pharma, biotech, flavor and fragrances, agrochemicals, law enforcement, and more) as well as numerous government and university research labs around the world. The Company continues to exploit new global market opportunities independently and with partners.
With the recent acquisition of K'Prime, the company maintains a North American sales and service company of over 40 individuals who cover scientific instrumentation for pharma, food, chemical and oil & gas customers, as well as imaging systems for security applications.
Additionally, the Company has a 43% ownership in Quad Systems AG ("Quad Systems"), with an option to purchase the remaining shares. Quad Systems is a Zurich-based Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) company focused on high-field NMR for pharmaceutical and other vertical markets.
This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of such statements under applicable securities law. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "anticipates", "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed", "positioned" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Nanalysis Scientific Corp.
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/04/28/nanalysis-reports-fourth-quarter-full-year-2021-results/
| 2022-04-28T21:17:43Z
|
New Three-Day Festival Dedicated to Building Black Futures Together During Black Business and Philanthropy Month
BALTIMORE, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baltimore social change organization CLLCTIVLY will celebrate national Black business and Black philanthropy month in August with the launch of We Give Black Fest, a new three-day festival working to change the narrative for Black-led organizations through collective impact, community, and celebration.
Taking place August 19-21 at West Covington Park in partnership with the seventh annual Vegan Soulfest, We Give Black Fest combines several of CLLCTIVLY's dynamic events, including CLLCTIVGIVE, Black Business Quest, and the Changemaker Awards with new programming and musical performances in partnership with Vegan SoulFest.
The entire festival experience centers on community impact, where attendees will support initiatives that uplift and benefit Black-led nonprofits, philanthropy efforts, and plant-forward veganism.
"CLLCTVLY's mission is to provide Black-led social change organizations and changemakers with a platform to increase their visibility, expand their impact, and foster deeper connections through community," said founder Jamye Wooten. "We invite Baltimore to join us in supporting these boots-on-the-ground organizations dedicated to making change a reality in Baltimore and providing for the future of Black Baltimore."
Attendees can enjoy mouthwatering Vegan cuisine from the Conscious Market, jam out to soulful vibes from national and local artists and DJs, dive into empowering activations and cooking demos, donate and support Black-led organizations and take part in panel discussions and harbor side chats with community-led organizations and Black-led vendors. We Give Black Fest will also feature expert talks by Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson from the Children's Defense Fund, Susan Taylor Batten from ABFE, and E. Bomani Johnson from Forward Promise, along with headlining performances from Jade Novah, Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh, Daley, and Grey, to name just a few.
Over and above the three days of festival programming, We Give Black Fest also incorporates three of CLLCTIVLY signature programs, including:
CLLCTIVGIVE- August 19-20 - CLLCTIVGIVE is Greater Baltimore's community-wide celebration of giving and a 48-hour crowdfunding campaign to support Baltimore's Black-led Social Change organizations. Starting August 19, visit CLLCTIVGIVE to learn more about black-led nonprofits and contribute to supporting their efforts to thrive and survive. Nonprofits interested in participating can register here. Businesses who would like to engage employees and customers in participating in CLLCTIVGIVE can find a toolkit of resources here.
We Give Black Quest, August 17-21 - A scavenger hunt that encourages Baltimore to explore and support participating Black-owned businesses through a series of gamified opportunities throughout the day. The rules are simple, and the purpose is to complete tasks in order to gain points for the chance to win prizes while supporting amazing Black-owned businesses. Activities include taking photos with landmarks, spreading the word on social, visiting local establishments, answering trivia, and competing to win prizes. Sign up here to register your team.
Change Maker Awards – August 21 during We Give Black Fest
The Change Maker Awards celebrate and honor the accomplishments of Black-led leaders who are elevating our communities and creating a better Baltimore. A special performance by The Medicine Show will honor awardees at 4 p.m. on the main stage.
For more information and a schedule of events and programs, visit www.WeGiveBlack.com.
Media Credential Form https://vsfxwgb.festivalpro.com/form/247CA3B8F3E58C54ADE0/55
CLLCTIVLY is a place-based social change organization using an asset-based framework to focus on racial equity, narrative change, social connectedness, and resource mobilization. Since our launch in 2019, we have invested over $750,000 in no-strings-attached grants.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE CLLCTIVLY
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/27/cllctivly-launch-we-give-black-fest-august-19-21-partnership-with-vegan-soulfest/
| 2022-07-27T17:09:08Z
|
Kakko, Georgiev lead Rangers to shutout of Flyers
By AARON BRACY
Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kaapo Kakko scored a pair of goals and Alexandar Georgiev made 28 saves to lead the New York Rangers to a 4-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Artemi Panarin and Andrew Copp also scored for New York, which has won four of five. Barclay Goodrow and Jacob Trouba each had two assists. The Rangers remained in second place in the Metropolitan Division, two points behind idle Carolina. The Hurricanes skated to a 4-2 win over the Rangers in New York on Tuesday night. The Flyers have been outscored 18-5 while losing three in a row. Philadelphia entered 15th of 16 teams in the Eastern Conference and was playing without several key regulars.
|
https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/13/kakko-georgiev-lead-rangers-to-shutout-of-flyers/
| 2022-04-14T04:01:06Z
|
- The National Medical Products Administration approved sugemalimab for the treatment of patients with unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer whose disease has not progressed following concurrent or sequential platinum-based chemoradiotherapy
- Sugemalimab became the first anti-PD-1/PD-L1 monoclonal antibody approved for stage III NSCLC following concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy. It's also the only anti-PD-(L)1 monoclonal antibody approved for both stage III and stage IV NSCLC
- This is the eighth approved new drug application (NDA) for CStone
SUZHOU, China, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CStone Pharmaceuticals ("CStone", HKEX: 2616), a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on research, development, and commercialization of innovative immuno-oncology therapies and precision medicines, and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China has approved sugemalimab (Cejemly®) for the treatment of patients with unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent or sequential platinum-based chemoradiotherapy. Together with the previous approval of the treatment for first-line stage IV NSCLC patients, sugemalimab is now the only anti- PD-1/PD-L1 monoclonal antibody for both stage III and stage IV NSCLC patients.
Dr. Frank Jiang, CEO of CStone, said, "We appreciate the NMPA for granting the new approval which is an important milestone in our journey to lead the treatment of lung cancer as China steps up efforts to support innovative therapies and address unmet needs. As a leading biopharma company in fostering precision medicines and immuno-oncology therapies, CStone has been spearheading multiple medical breakthroughs. With this approval, it will provide a new treatment option for stage III NSCLC patients, while demonstrating our prowess in advancing lung cancer treatments and bringing forward transformative drugs to the market. Partnerships are crucial to meet massive clinical needs of cancer patients. We will continue to work closely with Pfizer to deliver cutting-edge oncology therapies and improve the health of cancer patients in China."
Jean-Christophe Pointeau, China President of Pfizer Biopharmaceutical Group, says, "Committed to delivering 'breakthroughs that change patients' lives', Pfizer has achieved a series of important breakthroughs in the field of immuno-oncology. After the approval of Stage IV NSCLC indication a few months ago, Cejemly® achieved immediate commercialization across China, offering hopes to Chinese NSCLC patients with improved diagnosis and treatment solutions. We firmly believe that the approval of the new indication will allow more patients to benefit from this drug, bridge the gap and fulfill the unmet needs, especially the needs of unresectable Stage III NSCLC patients for immune consolidation therapy after sequential chemoradiotherapy. Cejemly® is Pfizer's strategic asset in immuno-oncology, and a paradigm for innovative strategic partnership with local biotech companies, like CStone guided by the slogan of "Science Will Win, Conquer Cancer Together". Starting from here, Pfizer will continue the exploration in this field, promote the upgrades and advances in immunodiagnostics and immunotherapy, offer more tailor-made, globally innovative solutions to Chinese cancer patients, and help to achieve the grand goal of "Healthy China 2030".
Professor Yi-Long Wu of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, the Leading Principal Investigator on the GEMSTONE-301 study, said, "Patients with stage III NSCLC urgently need new treatment options, and the NMPA approval of sugemalimab brings them hope. The results from GEMSTONE-301 demonstrated that sugemalimab as a consolidation therapy had robust efficacy and a well-tolerated safety profile. It is now recommended by the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) guidelines for this patient population. With proven clinical benefits, sugemalimab will potentially reshape the treatment landscape as a preferred immuno-oncology therapy for patients with mid- and late-stage lung cancer."
Dr. Jason Yang, Chief Medical Officer of CStone, said, "We are thrilled that sugemalimab has become the first anti- PD-1/PD-L1 monoclonal antibody approved for stage III NSCLC after concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy. The GEMSTONE-301 study has an innovative study design that enrolled patients with either concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy to better reflect real-world clinical practice and cover a broad patient population. We've also made significant progress in the registrational studies of sugemalimab in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, gastric cancer, and relapsed or refractory extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma in a bid to benefit more cancer patients."
The NMPA approval is based on the GEMSTONE-301 study, a multicenter, randomized, double-blind phase 3 clinical trial, designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sugemalimab as a consolidation therapy in patients with unresectable stage III NSCLC without disease progression after concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy. Sugemalimab significantly improved patients' progression-free survival (PFS). The risk of disease progression or death was reduced by 36%, together with encouraging overall survival (OS). Subgroup analyses demonstrated clinical benefits regardless of whether patients received prior concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy. Sugemalimab had a well-tolerated safety profile, and no new safety signals were observed. The results of the GEMSTONE-301 study were published in The Lancet Oncology in January 2022.
About Sugemalimab
The anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody sugemalimab was discovered by CStone using OmniRat® transgenic animal platform, which allows creation of fully human antibodies in one step. Sugemalimab is a fully human, full-length anti-PD-L1 immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody, which may allow a reduced risk of immunogenicity and toxicity for patients, a unique advantage over similar drugs.
Currently, the NMPA of China has approved sugemalimab (Cejemly®) in combination with pemetrexed and carboplatin as first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC, lacking epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) genomic tumor aberrations; and in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin as first-line treatment of patients with metastatic squamous NSCLC; for the treatment of patients with unresectable stage III NSCLC whose disease has not progressed following concurrent or sequential platinum-based chemoradiotherapy.
With its proven therapeutic advantages, sugemalimab is set to be recommended by the 2022 CSCO clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of NSCLC, in combination with chemotherapy as the first-line treatment of patients with stage IV non-squamous/squamous NSCLC without driver alterations; or as a consolidation therapy in patients with stage III NSCLC after concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy.
CStone formed a strategic collaboration agreement with Pfizer that includes the development and commercialization of sugemalimab in mainland China, and a framework to bring additional Oncology medicines to the Greater China market.
View original content:
SOURCE CStone Pharmaceuticals
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/06/cstone-pfizer-announce-nmpa-approval-sugemalimab-patients-with-unresectable-stage-iii-non-small-cell-lung-cancer/
| 2022-06-06T04:58:10Z
|
Lucky man wins lottery twice in a month
Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 1:23 PM CDT|Updated: 38 minutes ago
(CNN) - A Delaware man is celebrating his second lottery win in about a month.
Officials with the Maryland Lottery shared that Duane Ketterman’s latest winning ticket returned more than $30,000.
Ketterman said he also collected an $18,000 lottery ticket in July.
The 43-year-old powerline technician said he regularly drives into Maryland for work, with a routine that includes buying lottery tickets. His last two winning tickets were playing Maryland’s Racetrax game.
Ketterman said he couldn’t believe he won the first time and was stunned to win again.
He said he plans to save his winnings for a rainy day.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
|
https://www.kxii.com/2022/08/13/lucky-man-wins-lottery-twice-month/
| 2022-08-13T19:02:08Z
|
SHANGHAI, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) ("Cango" or the "Company"), a leading automotive transaction service platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Financial and Operational Highlights
- Total revenues were RMB787.7 million (US$124.3 million), compared with RMB1,123.8 million in the same period of 2021. Car trading transactions revenues were RMB599.3 million (US$94.5 million), or 76.1% of total revenues in the first quarter of 2022, a 4.9% increase from RMB571.6 million in the same period of 2021.
- Automotive financing facilitation revenues were RMB105.9 million (US$16.7 million), compared with RMB411.7 million in the same period of 2021. The amount of financing transactions the Company facilitated in the first quarter of 2022 was RMB2,637.4 million (US$416.0 million). The total outstanding balance of financing transactions the Company facilitated was RMB42,550.3 million (US$6,712.1 million) as of March 31, 2022.
- M1+ and M3+ overdue ratios for all financing transactions that remained outstanding and were facilitated by the Company were 1.76% and 0.80%, respectively, as of March 31, 2022, compared with 1.62% and 0.86%, respectively, as of December 31, 2021.
- The number of dealers covered by the Company was 44,771 as of March 31, 2022, compared with 45,930 as of December 31, 2021.
Mr. Jiayuan Lin, Chief Executive Officer of Cango, commented, "Since the beginning of the year, the overall market environment has been tougher than we anticipated. While the automotive industry is still in the shadow of a chip shortage, it is also facing industrial production and supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 resurgence across the nation. Given policy changes and the decline in consumers' credit level and repayment ability caused by the economic downturn, we have been proactively making strategic adjustments since last year, tightening our traditional automotive financing facilitation business, strengthening risk control measures and enhancing our collection efforts on overdue assets. At the same time, we remain focused on developing a tech-enabled car trading services platform centered around our car trading transactions business and supported by our insurance and financing businesses as multi-monetization channels.
"First quarter total revenues were RMB787.7 million, of which more than 76.1% were generated by our car trading transactions business. We are very pleased with our progress in transforming Cango into a comprehensive automotive transaction services platform, particularly our first quarter improvements to operating efficiency and capacity. In addition, as the main online traffic entrance, our B2B WeChat mini program "Cango Haoche" has been resonating well with a growing number of registered dealers and recorded increased logistics order demand and transaction volume during the quarter.
"The current round of the pandemic outbreak has lasted for more than two months, spanning the first two quarters of 2022. The corresponding prevention and control measures have had a greater impact on the Chinese economy in the second quarter, and for the automotive industry, the production decline has been huge. While the pandemic is slowly coming under control and production is gradually resuming, we believe the impact on the demand side will persist longer-term. As a result, we expect our total revenues to continue to decline sequentially in the second quarter. Amid this complex macro environment, we will continue to strengthen our risk management while further enhancing our platform capabilities to better serve and engage dealers and consumers."
Mr. Yongyi Zhang, Chief Financial Officer of Cango, stated, "The economic upheaval, global chip shortage and resurgence of Covid-19 in China have brought great challenges to companies across all industries. Together with the deliberate strategic steps we have taken to adjust our traditional automotive financing facilitation business, these factors significantly impacted our top line in the first quarter. Entering the second quarter, the latest Covid surge has thrown China's car market into disarray with factories shut down and sales plunging, and we, along with our dealers, are facing a much more difficult operating environment. Thus, we are now predicting an even higher year-over-year decline in total revenues for the second quarter. However, with our solid balance sheet and disciplined cost controls, we believe we can effectively cope with the dynamics caused by the pandemic outbreak and will closely monitor the evolving situation."
First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
REVENUES
Total revenues in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB787.7 million (US$124.3 million) compared with RMB1,123.8 million in the same period of 2021. Revenues from car trading transactions in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB599.3 million (US$94.5 million), continuing to serve as an important revenue contributor. Revenues from automotive financing facilitation and after-market services facilitation in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB105.9 million (US$16.7 million) and RMB25.8 million (US$4.1 million), respectively.
OPERATING COST AND EXPENSES
Total operating cost and expenses in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB976.8 million (US$154.1 million) compared with RMB964.2 million in the same period of 2021.
- Cost of revenue in the first quarter of 2022 decreased to RMB687.0 million (US$108.4 million) from RMB769.0 million in the same period of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, cost of revenue in the first quarter of 2022 was 87.2% compared with 68.4% in the same period of 2021. The change was primarily due to an increase in car trading transactions' share of total revenues. Car trading transactions normally present a higher cost-revenue ratio, thus pushing up the overall ratio. For automotive financing facilitation and after-market services facilitation, cost of revenue as a percentage of relevant revenues was around 54.2% in the first quarter of 2022.
- Sales and marketing expenses in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB53.8 million (US$8.5 million) compared with RMB57.8 million in the same period of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, sales and marketing expenses in the first quarter of 2022 was 6.8% compared with 5.1% in the same period of 2021.
- General and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB50.9 million (US$8.0 million) compared with RMB61.4 million in the same period of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2022 was 6.5% compared with 5.5% in the same period of 2021.
- Research and development expenses in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB14.5 million (US$2.3 million) compared with RMB13.6 million in the same period of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, research and development expenses in the first quarter of 2022 was 1.8% compared with 1.2% in the same period of 2021.
- Net loss on risk assurance liabilities in the first quarter of 2022 was RMB98.9 million (US$15.6 million) compared with RMB21.7 million in the same period of 2021. Net loss on risk assurance liabilities was mainly due to a sequential increase in the default rate since 2021.
(LOSS)/ INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
Loss from operations in the first quarter of 2022 was RMB189.1 million (US$29.8 million), compared with an income of RMB159.5 million in the same period of 2021.
NET LOSS
Net loss in the first quarter of 2022 was RMB136.2 million (US$21.5 million). Non-GAAP adjusted net loss in the first quarter of 2022 was RMB113.3 million (US$17.9 million). Non-GAAP adjusted net loss excludes the impact of share-based compensation expenses. For further information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure."
NET LOSS PER ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per American Depositary Share (ADS) in the first quarter of 2022 were both RMB0.98 (US$0.15). Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS in the first quarter of 2022 were both RMB0.81 (US$0.13). Each ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares of the Company.
BALANCE SHEET
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB2,137.0 million (US$337.1 million), compared with RMB1,434.8 million as of December 31, 2021.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had short-term investments of RMB1,874.1 million (US$295.6 million), compared with RMB2,598.9 million as of December 31, 2021.
Business Outlook
For the second quarter of 2022, the Company expects total revenues to be between RMB250 million and RMB300 million. This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change.
Share Repurchase Program
Pursuant to the share repurchase program announced on August 19, 2021, the Company had repurchased 7,324,169 ADSs with cash in the aggregate amount of approximately US$26.3 million up to May 31, 2022.
Conference Call Information
The Company's management will hold a conference call on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 9:00 P.M. Eastern Time or Friday, June 10, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. Beijing Time to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
The replay will be accessible through June 16, 2022, by dialing the following numbers:
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.cangoonline.com/.
About Cango Inc.
Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) is a leading automotive transaction service platform in China connecting car buyers, dealers, financial institutions, and other industry participants. Founded in 2010 by a group of pioneers in China's automotive finance industry, the Company is headquartered in Shanghai and has a nationwide network. Leveraging its competitive advantages in technological innovation and big data, Cango has established an automotive supply chain ecosystem, and developed a matrix of products centering on customer needs for auto transaction, auto financing and after-market services. By working with platform participants, Cango endeavors to makes car purchase simple and enjoyable, and make itself customers' car purchase service platform of choice. For more information, please visit: www.cangoonline.com.
Definition of Overdue Ratios
The Company defines "M1+ overdue ratio" as (i) exposure at risk relating to financing transactions for which any installment payment is 30 to 179 calendar days past due as of a specified date, divided by (ii) exposure at risk relating to all financing transactions which remain outstanding as of such date, excluding amounts of outstanding principal that are 180 calendar days or more past due.
The Company defines "M3+ overdue ratio" as (i) exposure at risk relating to financing transactions for which any installment payment is 90 to 179 calendar days past due as of a specified date, divided by (ii) exposure at risk relating to all financing transactions which remain outstanding as of such date, excluding amounts of outstanding principal that are 180 calendar days or more past due.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure
In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss), a non-GAAP measure, as a supplemental measure to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of the non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company defines Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) as net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses. The Company presents the non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by the management to evaluate the operating performance and formulate business plans. Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) enables the management to assess the Company's operating results without considering the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges. The Company also believes that the use of the non-GAAP measure facilitates investors' assessment of its operating performance.
Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) is that it does not reflect all items of expense that affect the Company's operations. Share-based compensation expenses have been and may continue to be incurred in the business and are not reflected in the presentation of Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss). Further, the non-GAAP measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.
The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. The Company encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Reconciliations of Cango's non-GAAP financial measure to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure are included at the end of this press release.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at the rate of RMB6.3393 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on March 31, 2022, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ amounts referred could be converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the "Business Outlook" section and quotations from management in this announcement, contain forward-looking statements. Cango may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Cango's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Cango's goal and strategies; Cango's expansion plans; Cango's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Cango's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its solutions and services; Cango's expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with dealers, financial institutions, car buyers and other platform participants; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Cango's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Cango does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Investor Relations Contact
Yihe Liu
Cango Inc.
Tel: +86 21 3183 5088 ext.5581
Email: ir@cangoonline.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cango_Group
Emilie Wu
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Tel: +86 21 6039 8363
Email: ir@cangoonline.com
View original content:
SOURCE Cango Inc.
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/09/cango-inc-reports-first-quarter-2022-unaudited-financial-results/
| 2022-06-09T22:51:58Z
|
Approximately Doubling Its Size
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marpai, Inc. ("Marpai" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MRAI), an AI-technology company transforming the $22 billion Third-Party Administrator (TPA) market supporting self-funded employer health plans, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Maestro Health ("Maestro"), a leading TPA servicing over 80 self-insured employers, based in Chicago, Illinois.
Highlights of the transaction include:
- At the closing the combined company will serve over 40,000 employee lives with expected combined proforma annual revenues of approximately $40 million in 2022.
- Significant cash of over $20 million on the combined balance sheet expected at closing, which is expected to finance the integration of the two companies.
- While up to date Maestro has posted substantial operating losses as it invested in growth, the joint company expects to target positive EBITDA within 18 months.
- Maestro's Clinical Management and Cost Containment in-house capabilities will enhance Marpai's ability to deliver better value to its clients and better health outcomes to its members.
- Purchase Price of $22.1 million is due in April 2024, but, subject to the Company meeting its obligations under the agreement, may be financed over four years by the seller.
Together, the companies will continue to provide innovative health plan administration for self-insured clients driven by technology.
"Maestro shares our vision on how to improve healthcare for employees and family members covered by self-insured plans," said Edmundo Gonzalez, CEO of Marpai. "There are tremendous revenue synergies. Maestro has in-house care management that helps members live healthier lives, and we intend to roll this out to the Marpai member base. The Maestro cost containment solutions will also be rolled out to our client base. Marpai's proactive match making of members to the best care will also be introduced to the Maestro client base."
The acquisition is expected to more than double Marpai's revenues (exclusive of third parties' share of revenues), number of customers and number of members it serves.
"We are committed to continue delivering the high level of customer service that both Maestro's and Marpai's customers are used to. We believe that this combination will create long-term benefits for our members, clients as well as our stockholders," said Gonzalez.
"Combining our TPA experience with Marpai is incredibly exciting. Over the last couple of years, we have made significant investments in cost containment and clinical solutions that are delivering outstanding results for our customers. Marpai brings deep TPA domain expertise, expanded discount network options and incredibly sophisticated approaches to data analytics," said Brandon Wood, CEO of Maestro Health. "The combined organization will help employers proactively provide benefits that are expected to lead to healthier and more satisfied member populations. This will be unmatched in the market."
The transaction is expected to close within 60 days, subject to completing certain regulatory notices and filings as well as satisfying certain other customary closing conditions.
Under the terms of the agreement, the purchase price of $22.1 million will be payable in cash on April 1, 2024. However, subject to the Company meeting its obligations under the agreement, this payment may be financed over four years by the seller with minimum annual cash payments, reflecting a 10% per annum cost of capital, of $5 million, $6 million, $8 million and $9 million which will be payable on December 31, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027, respectively. In addition, Marpai has agreed that a minimum of 35% of the net proceeds of any equity offering will be used to pre-pay its minimum payment obligations. Such payments will offset the minimum payments described above.
In addition, the parties have also agreed that Maestro's free cash position at closing will be $15.79 million and have also agreed that Maestro will have certain minimum working capital amounts at closing. The cash on the combined company's balance sheet, as well as synergies from the transaction, are expected to drive the joint company's plan of integration, which is expected to include a target of reaching positive EBITDA within 18 months.
Marpai management will discuss the transaction on the previously announced second quarter operating results conference call which is scheduled for Thursday, August 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET
The call can be accessed as follows:
Live Call: US: 1-866-652-5200 / CAN: 1-855-669-9657 / INT TOLL: 1-412-317-6060
Webcast: https://app.webinar.net/0EJlBnd6mVz
Marpai, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRAI) is a technology company bringing AI-powered health plan services to employers that directly pay for employee health benefits. Primarily competing in the $22B TPA (Third Party Administrator) sector serving self-funded employer health plans representing over $1T in annual claims, Marpai maximizes the value of the health plan as measured in health outcomes. Marpai takes a member-centric approach that uses AI and big data to connect members to health solutions predicted to have a high probability of positive outcomes and aims to bring value-based care to the self-insured market. With effective early intervention, disease management, claims processing and proactive member outreach, Marpai works to deliver the healthiest member population for the health plan budget. Operating nationwide, Marpai offers access to provider networks including Aetna and Cigna and all TPA services. For more information, visit www.marpaihealth.com.
Maestro is a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) for employee health and benefits servicing approximately 25,000 employee lives. Maestro offers end-to-end health plan solutions, integrating in-house care management and cost containment services. Maestro has over 80 customers in over 40 states with a 93% client retention rate, indicating high level of customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.maestrohealth.com (link to Maestro's website does not constitute a part of this press release).
This press release contains forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve significant risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding revenues, employee lives and cash. Forward-looking statements can be identified through the use of words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "guidance," "may," "can," "could", "will", "potential", "should," "goal" and variations of these words or similar expressions. For example, the Company is using forward looking statements when it discusses the expected timing of the closing of the transaction, the expected benefits to be derived from the combined businesses, the Company's belief that the combined company expects to target positive EBITDA within 18 months, the expected combined revenues of the companies, that the acquisition is expected to more than double its revenues, number of customers and number of members it serves, that the cash on the combined balance sheet expected at closing is expected to finance the integration of the two companies and that the combined organization will help employers proactively provide benefits that lead to healthier and more satisfied member populations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect Marpai's current expectations and speak only as of the date of this release. Actual results may differ materially from Marpai's current expectations depending upon a number of factors. These factors include, among others, adverse changes in general economic and market conditions, competitive factors including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions, uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and market changes, risks associated with managing the growth of the business. Except as required by law, Marpai does not undertake any responsibility to revise or update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about Marpai and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in Marpai's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Marpai
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/04/marpai-acquire-maestro-health/
| 2022-08-04T13:20:28Z
|
The Popular Protein Brand is Partnering with Charlotte's What The Fries to Serve Locally Inspired Dishes Delivered Directly to Attendees on Land and in the Lake
SMITHFIELD, Va., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 11, Smithfield® is hosting its one-of-a-kind Hot Grill Summer Cookout and Movie event at Lake Norman, where North Carolina residents and out-of-towners can enjoy a free activity-packed day-to-evening experience spanning land and lake!
All are welcome to join the festivities, which will kick off at Lake Norman State Park Picnic Grounds from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees will be treated to free food from a signature menu, lawn games, a live DJ, and giveaways.
For the ultimate guest enjoyment, the brand is teaming up with chefs Gregory Williams and Jamie Barnes, owners of Charlotte hot spot What The Fries, to create flavor-packed, locally inspired eats featuring Smithfield® St. Louis Style Spareribs, Bone-In Pork Butt, Hometown Original Thick Cut Bacon, and Anytime Favoritesä Cubed Ham. Chefs Williams and Barnes will have their food truck on-site to personally craft their culinary creations – including Smithfield Gold Finger Spareribs, Smithfield Spicy Strawberry Vinegar Pulled Pork BBQ Fries, and Smithfield Cubed Ham with Mac & Cheese – and serve them up to hungry guests.
The best part? Event-goers won't have to interrupt their fun-in-the-sun to indulge. Meals can be ordered using QR codes displayed on Smithfield-branded buoys in the lake or signage on the beach. Food will be delivered directly to boats on the lake by servers on jet skis or on foot, right to attendees' towels on the beach.
Once day turns to night, guests are invited to enjoy an interactive movie experience at nearby Martin Luther King Jr. Park Amphitheater in Statesville from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pop-culture classic "The Goonies" will be shown and an array of favorite summertime games, from cornhole to Kan Jam, will be available for family fun. To make the savory night even sweeter, a range of complimentary snacking options will be offered during the movie, including Smithfield Maple Thick Cut Bacon-sprinkled popcorn and candied bacon.
"We're excited to share this one-of-a-kind experience with the North Carolina community, so they can spend a fun-filled day at the lake with their friends and family and enjoy some good food, as well," said Michael Merritt, senior director of brand marketing at Smithfield Foods. "We're delighted to team up with What The Fries on these unique and tasty recipes to give everyone the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the local food scene, along with the Smithfield products that they know and love."
"At What The Fries, we're all about creativity and community, so we're excited to be on-site and cooking up delicious meals at Smithfield's Hot Grill Summer event. It's not every day your food gets delivered by jet ski!" said Gregory Williams, chef and owner of What The Fries.
"We loved using Smithfield products to craft these truly unique and flavor-packed dishes. We can't wait for guests at Lake Norman to try them," said Jamie Barnes, chef and owner of What The Fries.
For further details, visit the official event page on Facebook.
Make sure to share your grilling masterpieces this season using the hashtag #HotGrillSummer. For more recipes to elevate your summertime festivities and to find Smithfield products, follow Smithfield on Facebook @SmithfieldBrand, Instagram @SmithfieldBrand, or Twitter @SmithfieldBrand, or visit www.smithfield.com.
About Smithfield
Smithfield® isn't only a leading provider of high-quality pork products. We're a leading provider of the most important part of any meal: premium, high-quality meat. And we take our meat duties seriously. After all, the rest of the meal is just a side dish. Smithfield products were first introduced in 1936 in Smithfield, Virginia, by people who lived for the love of meat. Today, the Smithfield brand stands for craftsmanship, authenticity, and pure passion as we continue to give meat-lovers across the country the deliciousness they crave: our classic bacon, slow-smoked holiday hams, hand-trimmed ribs, marinated fresh pork, smoked meats, and even more meaty magic. All Smithfield products not only meet our customers' high flavor standards but also meet the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. All while being produced right here in the USA. To learn more about the Smithfield portfolio of products, please visit www.Smithfield.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Smithfield® is a brand of Smithfield Foods, Inc.
About Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About What The Fries
Since 2015, What The Fries has been serving up elevated and unexpected dishes atop hand-cut fries, as well as handmade tots and sandwiches. The Charlotte-based, family-run restaurant and food truck is led by chef/owners Jamie Barnes and Greg Williams, both founding members of the popular dinner series Soul Food Sessions. The food truck was originally launched after the duo made it to the final rounds of auditions for Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race." What The Fries was featured on Cooking Channel's "Southern and Hungry" in 2018 and "Food Paradise" in 2022. The first What The Fries restaurant opened in March 2021. For more information, visit www.whatthefriesclt.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/02/smithfield-host-hot-grill-summer-cookout-movie-community-event-lake-norman-june-11/
| 2022-06-02T21:57:39Z
|
HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newchic, an online fashion platform composed of brands that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and creativity, today announced that it will host its 2022 #ArtYourPossibility Contest commencing on July 11, 2022. This year's event will run until August 21, 2022. The top eight designers will be announced on the weekend of August 13, 2022, and the final top four winners on the weekend of August 20, 2022.
Newchic launched its 2022 #ArtYourPossibility Contest after conversations with fashion creatives on the relationship between art and social advocacy. Echoing Newchic's tagline "make every uniqueness visible" to uplift designers of all levels of experience, the company decided to invite four purpose-driven fashion brands (Selfsow, Koyye, Mensclo, and Charmkpr) to co-create this year's competition.
"Newchic is thrilled to co-host this competition with four CSR-conscious brands," said Mr. Zou, President of Newchic. "These companies share Newchic's mission to provide unique, creative, comfortable, and casual clothing - so all of our customers can feel more confident in expressing their personal uniqueness."
Each of these four brands focuses on a specific social mission in addition to supporting Newchic's broader goal of promoting uniqueness, expression, and multi-creativity - i.e., creativity that draws from a range of cultures and life experiences. Selfsow strives to promote women's autonomy and independence; Koyee seeks to emphasize the equality of all communities; Mensclo advocates for a "less is more" approach to fashion; and Charmkpr celebrates the impact of cultural diversity and appreciation on men's fashion.
For this year's competition, Newchic is looking for dedicated creatives worldwide to share their designs — no fashion experience required. The company only asks that contestants have a strong passion for sustainability and social justice causes.
After registering to enter the contest, designers can choose up to two themes based on the four brands' missions (as stated above). Designers will have four weeks to submit their portfolio, which includes six illustrations per theme and a description of the story behind the design. After submissions close, the public will have the chance to vote for their favorite submissions. Newchic will select the top eight finalists based on this vote and coordinate 1:1 interviews with the designers. During the last week of the contest, Newchic will host an Instagram Live where judges will review the finalists' designs in real-time and announce the top four winners based on a scoring system. The top four winners will each receive a cash prize of 1,500 USD.
"In the past two years, a rising generation of designers have used their craft as a powerful tool to take a stand against inequity and express their beliefs," said Mr. Zou. "It's one of Newchic's core values to leverage its resources to make these unique perspectives visible to the world. Whether you're a fashion student, practicing designer, or fashion enthusiast in your spare time, we hope you share your story and designs with us."
To learn more about participation and full contest details, please visit the following link: www.newchic.com/designers2022
About Newchic
Newchic is an online fashion platform composed of brands that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and creativity. Founded in 2014, Newchic has achieved rapid development on a global scale, ranking among the top online shopping websites. Newchic offers a wide range of clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories to help conscious customers pursue their styles. Newchic has won recognition and trust from customers in Europe, America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Media Relations Contact:
Allison Du
https://www.newchic.com/
duyinlin@newchic.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Newchic Company Limited
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/07/11/newchic-global-online-fashion-platform-announces-2022-fashion-contest-designers/
| 2022-07-11T16:10:07Z
|
DALLAS (KDAF) — Growing up, pudding was one of those desserts you could have with almost every meal, at any time of the day. Whether it came in cups or straight from the bowl it was made from, pudding is great.
So, it’s only natural Sunday, May 22 is National Vanilla Pudding Day! Which is a cause for a celebration of your taste buds and sweet tooth.
If you don’t want to make it at home and have already tried all of the store-bought options, we found some great spots around Dallas to get the best vanilla pudding according to Yelp.
- Bowldega, located in Design District
- Baldo’s Ice Cream & Coffee
- The Gourmet Bread Pudding Company
- SusieCakes
- Village Baking, located in Lower Greenville
- Bella Flan
- Juicebabe
- OAK’D BBQ
- Royal I.T. Cafe, located in Lake Highlands
- Val’s Cheesecakes, located in Lower Greenville
|
https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/best-restaurants-for-vanilla-pudding-in-dallas-according-to-yelp/
| 2022-05-22T16:24:50Z
|
VANCOUVER, BC, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ritchie Bros. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) invites interested parties to participate in its second quarter 2022 earnings conference call, occurring on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time / 8:00 a.m. Pacific time / 4:00 p.m. BST. During the call, company executives will discuss Ritchie Bros.' earning results and answer questions from analysts and institutional investors. The Company's second quarter 2022 earnings results will be released after NYSE and TSX markets close the day prior, on August 4, 2022.
Analysts and institutional investors may participate via conference call, using the following dial-in information:
1-888-664-6392 (toll-free North America)
08006522435 (toll-free UK)
1-416-764-8659 (Toronto & overseas long-distance)
Please ask to participate in Ritchie Bros.' second quarter 2022 earnings call, and quote conference ID 85600643 if prompted.
Media and other interested parties may listen to the conference call via webcast, by selecting the Second quarter 2022 earnings call webcast link at https://investor.ritchiebros.com.
Please note that there will be presentation slides accompanying the earnings call. The slides will be displayed live on the webcast, and will be available to download via the webcast player or at https://investor.ritchiebros.com/events-and-presentations the morning of the call.
A replay of the conference call can be accessed after 2:00 pm Eastern time / 11:00 am Pacific time / 7:00 pm BST until September 5, 2022, at 416-764-8677 or 1-888-390-0541 (using passcode 600643 # ).
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks, and other assets. Operating in a number of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, the company's selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer offering live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with weekly featured auctions and providing the exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; Marketplace-E, a controlled marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Ritchie List, a self-serve listing service for North America; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales; and sector-specific solutions GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Kruse Energy. The Company's suite of solutions also includes Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions and Rouse Services LLC, which together provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.
View original content:
SOURCE Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/11/media-advisory-ritchie-bros-host-second-quarter-2022-results-earnings-conference-call-august-5-2022/
| 2022-07-11T22:18:44Z
|
DALLAS, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NuVinAir, which offers a suite of patented and proprietary products that safely create healthy vehicle interiors, has named Misa Tanaka as its new Regional Support Director, West Coast. In her new role as a sales and marketing lead, she will create and implement strategies for meeting the evolving demands of key account rental-vehicle clients.
"As we continue to expand NuVinAir's operations and national partnerships, we are doubling-down on providing our partnerships with superior support," said Kyle Bailey, CEO and founder of NuVinAir. "Misa offers deep expertise in the automotive industry, as well as in building national account relationships, and we are proud to welcome her to our team."
With over a decade of managerial expertise in the automotive industry, Tanaka specializes in sales and marketing consulting, inventory management, and vehicle procurement. Prior to NuVinAir, she worked at Stellantis, the sixth-largest automaker worldwide, as the Marketing and Incentives Sales Planning Manager, where she was responsible for developing and communicating new car incentive programs, as well as overseeing the region's monthly incentive portfolio, budget, and expenditure effectiveness.
"NuVinAir offers an exceptional leadership team, company culture, and growth opportunity, and I'm excited to join a company that shares my values, both personally and professionally," said Tanaka. "I'm confident that my relevant work experience in the automotive industry, combined with my passion for achieving success, will enable me to quickly build relationships and make a positive impact both within the organization, as well as with our West Coast partners."
Previously, Tanaka worked at Dealer-FX Group, a leading software-service solution for automotive retailers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), where she leveraged her expertise in delivering sophisticated analytics. After earning a B.S. degree in marketing from San Diego State University, she began her managerial career in automobile production at CarMax, the nation's largest and most profitable retailer of used cars, where she worked as the buying point of contact, executing recruitment techniques that were utilized in numerous locations.
Among NuVinAir's product offerings is its autonomous Cyclone treatment, the safest, fastest, and most effective way to provide healthy, clean vehicle interiors. The Cyclone is used with ReFresh and ReStore, respectively, to freshen a vehicle's interior, as well as eliminate extreme odor and reset the vehicle to a like-new condition. The company's newest product, ReKlenz-X, is a high-performance stain remover and an EPA-approved, eco-friendly disinfectant that kills 99.9% of germs, bacteria, and viruses on vehicle surfaces. As part of its product portfolio, ReNuSurface is an eco-friendly, all-in-one cleaner that replaces multiple products and saves on supply costs.
About NuVinAir:
Based in Dallas and founded in 2019, NuVinAir is a franchise-supported company that creates healthy vehicle interiors for the automotive industry. With cleaning innovation and patented technology, the market leader caters to rental-car companies, dealerships, and other automotive businesses. Products and programs are sold through its franchisees, who own exclusive rights to their defined territories. To learn more about NuVinAir, visit nuvinair.com and follow their blog nuvinair.com/blog/.
View original content:
SOURCE NuVinAir
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/04/12/nuvinair-welcomes-sales-industry-veteran-misa-tanaka-regional-support-director-west-coast/
| 2022-04-12T13:14:18Z
|
SHIJIAZHUANG, China, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the Hebei branch of China Mobile (hereinafter referred to as Hebei Mobile), together with Huawei and iFLYTEK, integrated the intelligent translation capability provided by iFLYTEK into 5G New Calling, breaking language barriers for video calls. By using intelligence technologies, 5G New Calling makes communication visual and accessible. Chairman of China Mobile, Yang Jie, hopes to build a 5G-based information service system delivering connections, compute power, and service capabilities. 5G New Calling perfectly meets the requirements for building such a system. 5G New Calling is a successful practice of China Mobile's "5G+" plan.
The barrier-free communication feature is based on China Mobile's enterprise standards for 5G New Calling and a major upgrade to the native video call function of mobile phones. The feature uses intelligence technologies during video calls to recognize speech and then convert it into text in real time. In this way, users can read a transcription of what the other user is saying in real time. If the users speak different languages, it can translate what the other user is saying in real time, truly breaking language barriers.
In conventional calls, users must understand the language the other user speaks. However, 5G New Calling integrated with advanced intelligence technologies breaks this barrier, so that users can easily communicate with each other even if they speak different languages. This feature is also helpful for users who are hard of hearing.
The barrier-free communication feature is another one of Hebei Mobile's successful explorations following the application of 5G New Calling in vertical sectors. Hebei Mobile will continue to work with industry partners to develop more valuable services with 5G New Calling and lay a solid foundation for the commercial use of 5G New Calling.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Huawei Technologies Co., LTD.
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/20/5g-new-calling-huawei-china-mobile-iflytek-realize-barrier-free-calling/
| 2022-06-20T13:28:43Z
|
NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
BBQ Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBQ)'s sale to MTY Food Group Inc. for $17.25 per share. If you are a BBQ shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Shift Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFT)'s merger with CarLotz, Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, CarLotz shareholders are expected to receive 0.692158 shares of Shift common stock for each share of CarLotz common stock. Upon closing of the merger, Shift shareholders would own approximately 52.9% of the combined company. If you are a Shift shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
CarLotz, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOTZ)'s sale to Shift Technologies, Inc. for 0.692158 shares of Shift common stock for each share of CarLotz common stock. If you are a CarLotz shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
RealNetworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNWK)'s sale to the Company's founder, Chairman and CEO, Robert D. Glaser, for $0.73 per share. If you are a RealNetworks shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm free of charge to discuss their legal rights and options. Please call Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or email sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.
Halper Sadeh LLP represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct. Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors.
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Contact Information:
Halper Sadeh LLP
Daniel Sadeh, Esq.
Zachary Halper, Esq.
(212) 763-0060
sadeh@halpersadeh.com
zhalper@halpersadeh.com
https://www.halpersadeh.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Halper Sadeh LLP
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/10/shareholder-investigation-notice-halper-sadeh-llp-investigates-bbq-sft-lotz-rnwk/
| 2022-08-10T13:22:35Z
|
7,078 self-mined Bitcoin in reserve after 309 were generated in May
Testing complete at North Bay, Ontario site; mining began on June 2
TORONTO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Hut 8 Mining Corp. (Nasdaq: HUT) (TSX: HUT) ("Hut 8" or "the Company"), one of North America's largest, innovation-focused digital asset mining pioneers, supporting open and decentralized systems since 2018, advanced its Bitcoin holdings in the period ending May 31 and began operations at its North Bay site on June 2.
- 309 Bitcoin were mined, resulting in an average production rate of 10 Bitcoin per day
- Our Ethereum mining – for which we receive payment in Bitcoin – generated approximately 14% of our total production at a cost of approximately $3654 per BTC
- 100% of the self-mined Bitcoin in May were deposited into custody, consistent with Hut 8's longstanding HODL strategy
- We concluded our Bitcoin yield programs during the month, bringing 100% of our reserves into custody
- Total Bitcoin balance held in reserve is 7,078 as of May 31, 2022
- Installed operating capacity was 2.64 EH/s
- Power costs continued to fluctuate throughout the month, and we limited our consumption at Drumheller when the spot price of power spiked
- Testing began at Hut 8's third mine in North Bay, Ontario in late May and began operating on 15 MW of power on June 2, adding approximately 400 PH/s to Hut 8's operating capacity
- We are continuing to add miners and increase our power supply throughout June, and anticipate that the North Bay mine will have a measurable impact on our production results going forward
"We are thrilled that our most powerful and efficient machines are now mining Bitcoin at our North Bay site," said Jaime Leverton, CEO of Hut 8. "Over the next several weeks, our team will continue to install and bring miners online in real-time, complementing production at our facilities in Medicine Hat and Drumheller."
Hut 8 is one of North America's largest innovation-focused digital asset miners, led by a team of business-building technologists, bullish on bitcoin, blockchain, Web 3.0 and bridging the nascent and traditional high performance computing worlds. With two digital asset mining sites located in Southern Alberta and a third site in North Bay, Ontario, all located in Canada, Hut 8 has one of the highest capacity rates in the industry and one of the highest inventories of self-mined Bitcoin of any crypto miner or publicly-traded company globally. With 36,000 square feet of geo-diverse data centre space and cloud capacity connected to electrical grids powered by significant renewables and emission-free resources, Hut 8 is revolutionizing conventional assets to create the first hybrid data centre model that serves both the traditional high performance compute (Web 2.0) and nascent digital asset computing sectors, blockchain gaming, and Web 3.0. Hut 8 was the first Canadian digital asset miner to list on the Nasdaq Global Select composite index and the first blockchain company to be added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index in 2021. Through innovation, imagination, and passion, Hut 8 is helping to define the digital asset revolution to create value and positive impacts for its shareholders and generations to come.
This press release includes "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws, respectively (collectively, "forward-looking information"). All information, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including such things as future business strategy, competitive strengths, goals, expansion and growth of the Company's businesses, operations, plans and other such matters is forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "allow", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "predict", "can", "might", "potential", "predict", "is designed to", "likely" or similar expressions. In addition, any statements in this press release that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information and include, among others, statements regarding: Bitcoin and Ethereum network dynamics; the Company's ability to advance its HODL and growth strategies; the Company's ability to produce additional Bitcoin and maintain existing rates of productivity; the Company's ability to install and bring additional miners online as well as increase the power supply at its North Bay site; the anticipated measurable impact the Company's North Bay site will have on its production results; the Company's ability to limit costs associated with mining digital assets; and the Company's ability to increase its overall efficiency and hashrate through the expected production contributions from all miners online at each of the Company's three sites.
Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts, but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events based on certain material factors and assumptions at the time the statement was made. While considered reasonable by Hut 8 as of the date of this press release, such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to, security and cybersecurity threats and hacks, malicious actors or botnet obtaining control of processing power on the Bitcoin or Ethereum network, further development and acceptance of Bitcoin and Ethereum networks, changes to Bitcoin or Ethereum mining difficulty, loss or destruction of private keys, increases in fees for recording transactions in the Blockchain, erroneous transactions, reliance on a limited number of key employees, reliance on third party mining pool service providers, regulatory changes, classification and tax changes, momentum pricing risk, fraud and failure related to cryptocurrency exchanges, difficulty in obtaining banking services and financing, difficulty in obtaining insurance, permits and licenses, internet and power disruptions, geopolitical events, uncertainty in the development of cryptographic and algorithmic protocols, uncertainty about the acceptance or widespread use of cryptocurrency, failure to anticipate technology innovations, the COVID19 pandemic, climate change, currency risk, lending risk and recovery of potential losses, litigation risk, business integration risk, changes in market demand, changes in network and infrastructure, system interruption, changes in leasing arrangements, and other risks related to the cryptocurrency and data centre business. For a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company, please see the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 17, 2022, and Hut 8's other continuous disclosure documents which are available on www.sedar.com.
These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Hut 8; however, these factors should be considered carefully. There can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this press release as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, sought, proposed, estimated, forecasted, expected, projected or targeted and such forward-looking statements included in this press release should not be unduly relied upon. The impact of any one assumption, risk, uncertainty, or other factor on a particular forward-looking statement cannot be determined with certainty because they are interdependent and Hut 8's future decisions and actions will depend on management's assessment of all information at the relevant time. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Hut 8 expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Hut 8 Mining Corp
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/06/hut-8-mining-production-operations-update/
| 2022-06-06T11:21:31Z
|
GREAT FALLS, Va., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MitoSense, Inc., a life-science company focused on harnessing the power of mitochondria to fight disease, has named Ed McMullen, former U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, as a Senior Advisor to its Board of Directors.
McMullen served as United States to Switzerland and Liechtenstein from November 2017 to January 2021 and has been recognized for developing the strongest US/Swiss bilateral relationship in history. As U.S. Ambassador, McMullen worked closely with the private sector by helping companies pursue public-private partnerships and economic development opportunities.
In addition to his Ambassadorship, McMullen has extensive public affairs and business development experience. He founded his own public affairs company specializing in corporate advertising, public relations, data analytics, and polling. Currently with LondUS Capital, he also helps clients with investment and economic development opportunities, state incentives, state environmental regulations, and the range of services relating to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). He also serves as Senior Policy Advisor for Adams and Reece LLP law firm where he provides economic development and FDI guidance to a broad range of clients. Throughout his career, Ed's clients have included several Fortune 25 companies and associations operating in the aerospace, power & energy, technology, data analytics, pharmaceutical, finance, and biotech sectors. Ambassador McMullen also serves as a Trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and as Vice Chairman of the American Swiss Foundation.
MitoSense Board Chairman Van Hipp said, "We are honored to have Ambassador McMullen on board as a key part of the MitoSense team. More and more science news is coming out on the role mitochondrial health, and particularly mitochondrial dysfunction, plays in impacting a variety of diseases that affect millions throughout the world. Ambassador McMullen's international experience and business acumen will play a big role in our efforts to help people suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's."
Ambassador McMullen noted, "I've been very impressed with the MitoSense story—its science, the team they've put together and the potential it holds to help people suffering from diseases for which there is no effective treatment. The fact that our U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has entered into a cooperative research agreement with MitoSense speaks volumes. I look forward to doing all I can to help in this endeavor."
Switzerland's pharmaceutical industry is one of the best in the world. Not only is Switzerland home to many multinational pharmaceutical companies, it also is consistently one of the world's largest exporters of medicine. McMullen's addition comes at a time when MitoSense is growing its partnerships and expanding upon its work such as its recent Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
MitoSense is a private research and development company focused on harnessing the power of Mitochondria to fight disease, specifically neurodegenerative diseases. Utilizing exclusively licensed technology to replenish the mitochondria in humans using Mitochondria Organelle Transplantation (MOT™), the company, through its U.S.-based research partner, is initially focusing its efforts on treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). For more information, visit: MitoSenseInc.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE MitoSense, Inc.
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/09/mitosense-names-former-us-ambassador-switzerland-ed-mcmullen-senior-advisor-board/
| 2022-06-09T15:33:47Z
|
Foreclosure Starts, Bank Repossessions at Highest Numbers in Two Years, But Still Well Below Normal Levels
IRVINE, Calif., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, licensor of the nation's most comprehensive foreclosure data and parent company to RealtyTrac (www.realtytrac.com), the largest online marketplace for foreclosure and distressed properties, today released its Q1 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows a total of 78,271 U.S. properties with a foreclosure filing during the first quarter of 2022, up 39 percent from the previous quarter and up 132 percent from a year ago.
The report also shows a total of 33,333 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in March 2022, up 29 percent from the previous month and up 181 percent from a year ago — the 11th consecutive month with a year-over-year increase in U.S. foreclosure activity.
"Foreclosure activity has continued to gradually return to normal levels since the expiration of the government's moratorium, and the CFPB's enhanced mortgage servicing guidelines," said Rick Sharga, executive vice president of market intelligence for ATTOM. "But even with the large year-over-year increase in foreclosure starts and bank repossessions, foreclosure activity is still only running at about 57% of where it was in Q1 2020, the last quarter before the government enacted consumer protection programs due to the pandemic."
Foreclosure starts increase in all 50 states
A total of 50,759 U.S. properties started the foreclosure process in Q1 2022, up 67 percent from the previous quarter and up 188 percent from a year ago.
States that had the greatest number of foreclosures starts in Q1 2022 included, California (5,378 foreclosure starts), Florida (4.707 foreclosure starts), Texas (4,649 foreclosure starts), Illinois (3,534 foreclosure starts), and Ohio (3,136 foreclosure starts).
Those major metros that had the greatest number of foreclosures starts in Q1 2022 included, Chicago, Illinois (3,101 foreclosure starts), New York, New York (2,580 foreclosure starts), Los Angeles, California (1,554 foreclosure starts), Houston, Texas (1,431 foreclosure starts), and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1,375 foreclosure starts).
Highest foreclosure rates in Illinois, New Jersey and Ohio
Nationwide one in every 1,795 housing units had a foreclosure filing in Q1 2022. States with the highest foreclosure rates were Illinois (one in every 791 housing units with a foreclosure filing); New Jersey (one in every 792 housing units); Ohio (one in every 991 housing units); South Carolina (one in every 1,081 housing units); and Nevada (one in every 1,090 housing units).
Among 223 metropolitan statistical areas with a population of at least 200,000, those with the highest foreclosure rates in Q1 2022 were Cleveland, Ohio (one in every 535 housing units); Atlantic City, New Jersey (one in 600); Jacksonville, North Carolina (one in 633); Rockford, Illinois (one in 634); and Columbia, South Carolina (one in 672).
Other major metros with a population of at least 1 million and foreclosure rates in the top 20 highest nationwide, included Cleveland, Ohio at No.1, Chicago, Illinois at No. 6, Detroit, Michigan at No. 10, Las Vegas, Nevada at No. 13, and Jacksonville, Florida at No. 16.
Bank repossessions increase 41 percent from last quarter
Lenders repossessed 11,824 U.S. properties through foreclosure (REO) in Q1 2022, up 41 percent from the previous quarter and up 160 percent from a year ago.
Those states that had the greatest number of REOs in Q1 2022 were Michigan (1,592 REOs); Illinois (1,288 REOs); Florida (673 REOs); California (655 REOs); and Pennsylvania (639 REOs).
Average time to foreclose decreases 3 percent from previous quarter
Properties foreclosed in Q1 2022 had been in the foreclosure process an average of 917 days, down slightly from 941 days in the previous quarter and down 1 percent from 930 days in Q1 2021.
States with the longest average foreclosure timelines for homes foreclosed in Q1 2022 were Hawaii (2,578 days); Louisiana (1,976 days); Kentucky (1,891 days); Nevada (1,808 days); and Connecticut (1,632 days).
States with the shortest average foreclosure timelines for homes foreclosed in Q1 2022 were Montana (133 days); Mississippi (146 days); West Virginia (197 days); Wyoming (226 days); and Minnesota (228 days).
March 2022 Foreclosure Activity High-Level Takeaways
"March foreclosure activity was at its highest level in exactly two years – since March 2020, when there were almost 47,000 foreclosure filings across the country," Sharga added. "It's likely that we'll continue to see significant month-over-month and year-over-year growth through the second quarter of 2022, but still won't reach historically normal levels of foreclosures until the end of the year at the earliest, unless the U.S. economy takes a significant turn for the worse."
- Nationwide in March 2022, one in every 4,215 properties had a foreclosure filing.
- States with the highest foreclosure rates in March 2022 were Illinois (one in every 1,825 housing units with a foreclosure filing); New Jersey (one in every 2,022 housing units); South Carolina (one in every 2,299 housing units); Delaware (one in every 2,579 housing units); and Ohio (one in every 2,604 housing units).
- 22,360 U.S. properties started the foreclosure process in March 2022, up 35 percent from the previous month and up 248 percent from March 2021.
- Lenders completed the foreclosure process on 4,406 U.S. properties in March 2022, up 67 percent from the previous month and up 180 percent from March 2021.
U.S. Foreclosure Market Data by State – Q1 2022
Report Methodology
The ATTOM U.S. Foreclosure Market Report provides a count of the total number of properties with at least one foreclosure filing entered into the ATTOM Data Warehouse during the month and quarter. Some foreclosure filings entered into the database during the quarter may have been recorded in the previous quarter. Data is collected from more than 3,000 counties nationwide, and those counties account for more than 99 percent of the U.S. population. ATTOM's report incorporates documents filed in all three phases of foreclosure: Default — Notice of Default (NOD) and Lis Pendens (LIS); Auction — Notice of Trustee Sale and Notice of Foreclosure Sale (NTS and NFS); and Real Estate Owned, or REO properties (that have been foreclosed on and repurchased by a bank). For the annual, midyear and quarterly reports, if more than one type of foreclosure document is received for a property during the timeframe, only the most recent filing is counted in the report. The annual, midyear, quarterly and monthly reports all check if the same type of document was filed against a property previously. If so, and if that previous filing occurred within the estimated foreclosure timeframe for the state where the property is located, the report does not count the property in the current year, quarter, or month.
Interested in finding out more about our pre-foreclosure and foreclosure data?
Contact ATTOM for Foreclosure Data Licensing Details.
Visit RealtyTrac.com for Foreclosure Search and Listings.
About ATTOM
ATTOM provides foreclosure data licenses that can power various enterprise industries including real estate, insurance, marketing, government, mortgage and more. ATTOM multi-sources from 3,000 counties property tax, deed, mortgage, environmental risk, natural hazard, and neighborhood data for more than 155 million U.S. residential and commercial properties covering 99 percent of the nation's population.
About RealtyTrac (Powered by ATTOM's Property Data)
RealtyTrac.com is the largest online marketplace for foreclosure and distressed properties, helping individual investors and real estate agents looking to gain a competitive edge in the distressed market. Realtytrac.com enables real estate professionals the ability to find, analyze and invest in residential properties.
Media Contact:
Christine Stricker
949.748.8428
christine.stricker@attomdata.com
Data and Report Licensing:
949.502.8313
datareports@attomdata.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE ATTOM
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/04/21/us-foreclosure-activity-sets-post-pandemic-highs-first-quarter-2022/
| 2022-04-21T08:38:06Z
|
WESTBROOK, Maine, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in veterinary diagnostics, veterinary practice software and water microbiology testing, will participate in the Stifel Jaws & Paws Conference on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Jay Mazelsky, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Brian McKeon, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at 1:50 pm (EDT).
Individuals can access the live audio webcast of the presentation through a link on the IDEXX website, www.idexx.com/investors. An archived edition of the presentation will be available via the same link.
2022 Investor Day
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. also announced today that it will host its 2022 Investor Day on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at its corporate headquarters in Westbrook, Maine from 8:00 am to approximately 12:00 pm (EDT). A live webcast of the presentations will be available on www.idexx.com/investors. Additional information on IDEXX's Investor Day will be provided closer to the date of the event.
About IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a member of the S&P 500® Index and is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, offering diagnostic and software products and services that deliver solutions and insights to practicing veterinarians around the world. IDEXX products enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and build more economically successful practices. IDEXX is also a worldwide leader in providing diagnostic tests and information for livestock and poultry and tests for the quality and safety of water and milk and point-of-care and laboratory diagnostics for human medicine. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX employs over 10,000 people and offers products to customers in over 175 countries. For more information about IDEXX, visit: www.idexx.com.
Contact:
Investor Relations
John Ravis
1-207-556-8155
investorrelations@idexx.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/05/18/idexx-laboratories-present-stifel-conference-announces-2022-investor-day/
| 2022-05-18T19:36:43Z
|
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HALO) ("Halozyme" or the "Company"), a leader in converting IV biologics to subcutaneous delivery, today announced the pricing of $625.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2028 (the "Convertible Notes"). The Convertible Notes are being offered and sold to "qualified institutional buyers" pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The offering was upsized from an originally announced $500 million in aggregate principal amount. The Company also granted a 13-day option to the initial purchasers to purchase up to an additional $95.0 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes.
The Convertible Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of the Company and will accrue interest payable semi-annually in arrears at an annual rate of 1.00%. The Convertible Notes have an initial conversion rate of 17.8517 shares of the Company's common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes (which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $56.02 per share of the Company's common stock, representing an initial conversion premium of approximately 30% above the closing price of $43.09 per share of the Company's common stock on August 15, 2022). The conversion rate is subject to adjustment in some events but will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest. Holders of the Convertible Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Convertible Notes upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture governing the Convertible Notes) at a cash repurchase price of 100% of their principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest. The Convertible Notes will mature on August 15, 2028, unless earlier redeemed, repurchased or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date. Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding February 15, 2028, the Convertible Notes will be convertible only upon the satisfaction of certain conditions and during certain periods, and on and after February 15, 2028, at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, the Convertible Notes will be convertible regardless of these conditions. The Company will settle conversions in cash and, if applicable, shares of the Company's common stock. The Company expects to close the offering on August 18, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of various customary closing conditions.
In connection with the pricing of the Convertible Notes, the Company entered into capped call transactions with certain of the initial purchasers of the Convertible Notes and/or their respective affiliates and/or other financial institutions (collectively, the "Capped Call Counterparties"). The capped call transactions are expected generally to reduce potential dilution to holders of the Company's common stock on any conversion of the Convertible Notes or at the Company's election (subject to certain conditions) offset any cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of any such converted Convertible Notes, as the case may be, with such reduction or offset subject to a cap based on the cap price. The cap price of the capped call transactions is initially $75.41 per share of the Company's common stock, representing a premium of 75% above the last reported sale price of $43.09 per share of the Company's common stock on August 15, 2022, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the capped call transactions.
In connection with establishing their initial hedges of the capped call transactions, the Capped Call Counterparties or their respective affiliates may purchase shares of the Company's common stock or enter into various derivative transactions with respect to the Company's common stock concurrently with, or shortly after, the pricing of the Convertible Notes. This activity could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of the Company's common stock or the Convertible Notes at that time.
In addition, the Capped Call Counterparties or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions by entering into or unwinding various derivatives with respect to the Company's common stock or purchasing or selling the Company's common stock in secondary market transactions following the pricing of the Convertible Notes and prior to the maturity of the Convertible Notes (and are likely to do so during the relevant valuation period under the capped call transactions or following any early conversion of the Convertible Notes or repurchase of the Convertible Notes by the Company on any fundamental change repurchase date, any redemption date or otherwise, in each case if the Company exercises its option to terminate the relevant portion of the capped call transactions). This activity could also cause or avoid an increase or decrease in the market price of the Company's common stock or the Convertible Notes, which could affect noteholders' ability to convert the Convertible Notes and, to the extent the activity occurs during any observation period related to a conversion of the Convertible Notes, it could affect the amount and value of the consideration that noteholders will receive on conversion of such Convertible Notes.
The Company will receive net proceeds from the offering of approximately $608.7 million (or approximately $701.4 million if the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional Convertible Notes in full). The Company expects to use approximately $60.0 million of the net proceeds of the offering to fund the cost of entering into the capped call transactions. The Company also expects to use approximately $77.6 million of the net proceeds of the offering to enter into privately negotiated agreements with certain holders of its outstanding 1.25% convertible senior notes due 2024 (the "Existing Convertible Notes") to exchange their Existing Convertible Notes for a combination of cash and shares of its common stock through privately negotiated transactions entered into concurrently with or shortly after the offering (the "Note Repurchases"). In connection with the Note Repurchases, the Company expects to pay approximately $77.6 million in cash, which includes accrued interest, and issue approximately 1.51 million shares of its common stock, to settle such exchanges. In addition, the Company expects to use a portion of the net proceeds of the offering to repurchase shares of its common stock (the "Share Repurchases") up to $200 million, concurrently with, or shortly after, the offering in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, which may be effected through one or more of the initial purchasers or an affiliate thereof. The Company anticipates using approximately $90.0 million of the net proceeds of the offering to repurchase approximately 2.09 million of its shares concurrently with the closing of the Convertible Notes offering on August 18, 2022, with the remaining Share Repurchases thereafter. Further, the Company expects to use a portion of the net proceeds of the offering to repay all of its outstanding $250 million term loan facility due 2026. The Company intends to use the remainder of the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including other repurchases of the Company's common stock from time to time under the existing stock repurchase program, working capital, capital expenditures, potential acquisitions and strategic transactions. If the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional notes, the Company intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of additional notes to fund the cost of entering into additional capped call transactions.
The Share Repurchases, if consummated in full, would represent an increase of $100 million of the previously planned share repurchases to be made in 2022 under the Company's ongoing three-year $750 million share repurchase program, which was commenced and previously announced in 2021.
The Note Repurchases and Share Repurchases could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of Halozyme common stock or the Convertible Notes. We also expect that some existing noteholders may purchase or sell shares of the Company's common stock in the market to hedge their exposure in connection with these transactions. The Note Repurchases, Share Repurchases and any associated hedging by holders could have affected or affect the market price of the Company's common stock prior to, concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the Convertible Notes, and could have also resulted in a higher effective conversion price for the Convertible Notes.
This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Convertible Notes or the shares of the Company's common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, if any, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offer of these securities will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum.
The offer and sale of the Convertible Notes and the shares of the Company's common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act, or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding the planned offering. Words such as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "will," "believes" and words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs about future events and are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Except as required by law, the Company is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter any forward-looking statements whether as a result of such changes, new information, subsequent events or otherwise. With respect to the planned offering, such uncertainties and circumstances include whether the Company will consummate the offering; and the use of the net proceeds from the offering. Various factors could also adversely affect the Company's operations, business or financial results in the future and cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed in detail in the "Risk Factors" sections contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Halozyme is a biopharmaceutical company bringing disruptive solutions to significantly improve patient experiences and outcomes for emerging and established therapies. As the innovators of the ENHANZE® technology with the proprietary enzyme rHuPH20, Halozyme's commercially-validated solution is used to facilitate the delivery of injected drugs and fluids in order to reduce the treatment burden to patients. Having touched more than 600,000 patient lives in post-marketing use in five commercialized products across more than 100 global markets, Halozyme has licensed its ENHANZE® technology to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies including Roche, Baxalta, Pfizer, AbbVie, Eli Lilly, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Alexion, argenx, Horizon Therapeutics, ViiV Healthcare and Chugai Pharmaceutical.
Halozyme also develops, manufactures and commercializes, for itself or with partners, drug-device combination products using its advanced auto-injector technology that are designed to provide commercial or functional advantages such as improved convenience and tolerability, and enhanced patient comfort and adherence. The Company has a commercial portfolio of proprietary products including XYOSTED®, TLANDO™ and NOCDURNA® and partnered commercial products and ongoing product development programs with industry leading pharmaceutical companies including Teva Pharmaceutical, Covis Pharma, Pfizer and Idorsia Pharmaceuticals.
Halozyme is headquartered in San Diego, CA and has offices in Ewing, NJ and Minnetonka, MN. Minnetonka is also the site of its operations facility.
Contacts:
Tram Bui
VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
609-359-3016
tbui@antarespharma.com
Dawn Schottlandt / Claudia Styslinger
Argot Partners
212-600-1902
Halozyme@argotpartners.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/16/halozyme-therapeutics-inc-announces-upsize-pricing-private-offering-625-million-convertible-senior-notes-due-2028/
| 2022-08-16T03:59:50Z
|
Partnership enables a true digital experience for all stakeholders in the certificate of insurance process
BOSTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novidea, the creator of a born-on-the-cloud, data-driven platform optimizing the entire insurance policy and distribution lifecycle, and Certificial, the Smart COI Network™ that is transforming insurance verification with real-time data, today announced a new technology partnership to transform the legacy process of certificate of insurance (COI) issuance into a seamless, fully digital experience.
Through this partnership, Certificial's Smart COI works natively in the Novidea agency management platform, making the necessary function of certificate issuance seamless and more efficient. Agents will benefit from real-time access to the most current COI on file. Novidea users will eliminate 90% of the time they spend issuing and managing COIs without ever leaving the Novidea cloud-based platform. Commercial lines policyholders will benefit as well by gaining access to the most up-to-date COI at all times, delivering an improved customer experience and access to modern technology through their Novidea agent or broker.
For Certificial, the partnership with Novidea for certificate issuance strengthens their Smart COI Network and will have a trickle-down effect that positively impacts their network of agents, brokers, MGAs/MGUs, wholesalers, carriers, policyholders, and certificate holders. This partnership furthers Certificial's mission to transform insurance verification for all stakeholders in the COI process.
"Certificial is thrilled to partner with Novidea, a company that shares many similar values with us," said Peter Teresi, CEO and Co-Founder of Certificial. "Both Novidea and Certificial are working to drive innovation in the insurance industry through technology and partnerships, and we're proud that Novidea chose us to be their partner for native certificate issuance."
"Novidea has always focused on embracing strategic technology partnerships that improve our customer experience," said Eric Ayala, SVP and GM of Novidea. "Certificial is a natural fit for us. This partnership exemplifies our ecosystem approach using best-of-breed technologies and leveraging our open API infrastructure. We are proud to have them as an added value service to create the next-generation agency management system and transform the legacy process of certificate insurance."
The full integration with Certificial is scheduled to go live for Novidea customers in the third quarter of 2022.
About Certificial
Certificial is the leading, dynamic Certificate of Insurance (COI) platform that is transforming the insurance verification process by using real-time data to ensure businesses have continuous, compliant coverage. By combining certificate issuance and compliance management into one simple platform, Certificial eliminates risk, ensures compliance, and reduces costs for every stakeholder in the COI process. Unlike other solution providers in this space, Certificial encompasses the entire process of creating and distributing smart COIs by enabling agents and insureds the ability to provide third parties with continued access to coverage information, acting as an extension of the system of record to certificate holders. Cofounded by the former Chief Technology Officer of ACORD and backed by top investors, Nationwide, IA Capital, Fin VC, Cameron Ventures, and Cofounders Capital, Certificial is driving the future of digital insurance verification with their Smart COI Network™.
About Novidea
Novidea is a leading provider of the only born-on-the-cloud, data-driven insurance platform that enables brokers, agents, and MGAs to modernize and manage the customer insurance journey end-to-end and drive growth across the entire insurance distribution lifecycle. The Novidea platform, built to leverage the power of Salesforce's Big Technology, provides a complete ecosystem spanning every aspect of an insurance business. The platform's AI technology provides a 360-degree view of the customer and all stakeholders, enabling full integration between customer-facing policy transactions and the middle and back office. Brokers, agencies, and MGAs extract more value from their customer and policy data with actionable intelligence from any device, anywhere. Novidea turns data into insight at the point of need, enabling better-informed decisions and delivering greater customer value through products and services tailored to individual needs. Novidea, a member of MGAA and an ACORD partner, supports more than 100 customers, including agents, brokers, MGAs, and the London market, managing more than 22 million policies across 20 countries. For more information, please go to: www.novideasoft.com
For further information contact
Michelle Barry
Chameleon Collective for Novidea U.S.
Michelle.barry@chameleon.co
T: +1 (603) 809-2748
Simon Hayes, M.D.
NextGen Communications
simon@nextgencomms.com
M: +44 (0)7771 516544
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Novidea
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/22/novidea-partners-with-certificial-smart-certificate-insurance-issuance-create-next-generation-agency-management-system/
| 2022-06-22T14:21:17Z
|
Hundreds rally at Gov. Ron DeSantis event
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Gov. Ron DeSantis held a rally in Sarasota on Sunday. While hundreds showed up to the event, not everyone was in support.
As hundreds packed the Sahib Shrine Event Center to hear the Governor speak, dozens of others rallied in protest across the street.
With the speech carrying the theme of education, people like Angela Wynn who is the co-founder of a non-profit called Support Our Schools, said DeSantis’ viewpoint on censoring the type of books kids can read is an infringement on their education.
“We send our kids to school to learn what society need them to learn, not what parents want them to learn,” said Wynn.
She believes it’s important for kids to be exposed to different ideas at school, and then addressing those ideas in the home.
“School and books are supposed to expand a child’s mind. It’s supposed to get them to think outside of the box. Then as a parent you talk to your child about it. ‘How did that make you feel? Where did that make you go? What do you think about that now?’,” she said.
Kayla Allen is a mother with a child in Manatee County Schools, and she disagrees.
“I think kids should be able to read. But, not read all of this media bias stuff. It’s just more the reading, writing, and the typical stuff you got in schools,” said Allen.
Unlike Wynn, Allen doesn’t like the idea of having her child learn about ideology and then having those discussions after the fact.
“Just not pressuring parents. Just being on the side of parents. I mean, I think that’s the key takeaway is just him supporting what the parents need and want and for their kids- and it’s only for the kids,” she said.
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved.
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/08/22/hundreds-rally-gov-ron-desantis-event/
| 2022-08-22T01:36:23Z
|
WASHINGTON — In anticipation of a new Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine, President Joe Biden on Wednesday approved an $800 million package of military assistance, including additional helicopters and the first provision of American artillery.
The Ukrainians also will receive armored personnel carriers, armored Humvees, naval drone vessels used in coastal defense, and gear and equipment used to protect soldiers in chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological attacks.
“This new package of assistance will contain many of the highly effective weapons systems we have already provided and new capabilities tailored to the wider assault we expect Russia to launch in eastern Ukraine,” Biden said in a statement.
“The steady supply of weapons the United States and its allies and partners have provided to Ukraine has been critical in sustaining its fight against the Russian invasion,” Biden added. “It has helped ensure that (Russia President Vladimir) Putin failed in his initial war aims to conquer and control Ukraine. We cannot rest now.”
Biden announced the aid after a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It is the latest in a series of U.S. security assistance packages valued at a combined $2.6 billion that has been committed to Ukraine since Russia invaded on Feb. 24. The weaponry and support material has played an important role in Ukraine’s successful defense thus far.
Biden is under pressure from members of both parties in Congress to expand and accelerate U.S. aid.
Robert Gates, a former CIA director and defense secretary, said Wednesday he believes the administration needs to push hard for weapon donations by NATO members in Eastern Europe, whose arsenals include Soviet-era tanks and other weaponry and equipment that could help Ukraine immediately.
“The United States ought to be acting, 24/7 — how do we mobilize the equipment and how do we get it into Ukraine and into the hands of the Ukrainians,” Gates said in an online forum sponsored by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
“It’s critically important and critically urgent, and we ought to be sort of ransacking the arsenals of those states, and I think they would be cooperative, particularly” if they are given assurances that the Pentagon will provide American replacements for the donated weapons.
The Pentagon said the $800 million package announced by Biden includes weapons and equipment that will require some training for a Ukrainian military not fully accustomed to American military technology. U.S. and allied forces had been present inside Ukraine to provide training for eight years before pulling out in advance of the Russia’s latest invasion.
The new arms package includes 18 of the U.S. Army’s 155mm howitzers and 40,000 artillery rounds, two air surveillance radars, 300 Switchblade “kamikaze” armed drones, and 500 Javelin missiles designed to knock out tanks and other armor. Also included are 10 counter-artillery radars used to track incoming artillery and other projectiles to determine their point of origin for counter attacks.
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said delivery of the material will be expedited, but he offered no specific timetable.
“This list came directly out of multiple conversations with Ukrainians in the last few days as we began to see the Russians now start to reprioritize the Donbas fight,” he said, referring to Russia’s shift from a failed offensive in Ukraine’s north aimed at Kyiv, the capital, to a force buildup in the country’s eastern Donbas region, where Russian-backed separatists have been fighting since 2014.
Ukrainian military personnel will need training on the radars as well as the howitzers and the Switchblade drones, Kirby said. He said the training may be done by U.S. soldiers in Europe and the arrangements are being worked out.
“These are not highly complex systems,” Kirby said, and so extensive training will not likely be required.
Among the other items in the package are 11 Soviet-era Mi-17 helicopters that the United States had planned to provide to Afghanistan before Biden last year decided to fully withdraw from the country. They are transport helicopters that also can function in an attack role. The Pentagon previously had sent five Mi-17s to Ukraine, Kirby said.
|
https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_63107b06-cb3d-11ec-90c9-e303db6679b4.html
| 2022-05-04T07:40:30Z
|
WASHINGTON (AP) — A multinational task force designed to seize Russian oligarchs’ wealth has blocked and frozen $30 billion in sanctioned individuals’ property and funds in its first 100 days in operation, the Treasury Department reported Wednesday.
That’s on top of the yachts, other vessels and luxury real estate that have been impounded as well as $300 billion in Russian Central Bank funds that have been immobilized, the department said.
“We continue to increase Russia’s cost of its war,” Treasury said of the REPO task force, short for Russian Elites, Proxies and Oligarchs.
The program is designed to drain Russia of its resources as President Vladimir Putin continues his invasion of Ukraine, but civil rights advocates have raised concerns about potential overreach.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Attorney General Merrick Garland convened the REPO task force in March in conjunction with a number of other countries, which work together to investigate and prosecute oligarchs and other individuals allied with Putin. The European Commission has set up its own Freeze and Seize Task Force to work in conjunction with the REPO group.
The collective has worked to impound bank accounts, assets and properties. For instance, earlier this month, the U.S. announced sanctions on God Nisanov, one of the richest men in Europe, and Alexey Mordashov, one of Russia’s wealthiest billionaires, along with his wife and two adult children.
“REPO members will continue to track Russian sanctioned assets and prevent sanctioned Russians from undermining the measures that REPO members have jointly imposed,” Treasury said.
With sanctions increasing, there are growing concerns that seizures are being carried out on non-Americans outside of the judicial review process, with big consequences for sanctioned individuals who may not be able to challenge the seizures.
Attorney Tom Firestone, who specializes in international investigations for business clients, said seizures “can have consequences for innocent people who have nothing to do with the war — we need to be careful not to penalize innocent people.”
“We’ve seen a tremendous expansion of the sanctions,” Firestone said. “The U.S. government is going after a variety of targets. There is a lot of uncertainty about where it is all going.”
The American Civil Liberties Union has contested bills — including the House-passed Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act — that would make seizure of Russian assets easier for the government.
The government said that in a wartime environment that has spawned a worldwide food crisis “we are seeking to maximize the impact of sanctions on designated persons and entities while guarding against spillover that affects global commodities markets and food supplies.”
|
https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/30b-from-russian-oligarchs-frozen-under-repo-seizure-effort/
| 2022-06-29T17:35:41Z
|
ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Artivion, Inc. (NYSE: AORT), a leading cardiac and vascular surgery company focused on aortic disease, today announced that it will present virtually at the upcoming Inaugural Gilmartin Group Emerging Growth Company Showcase on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. The Company's presentation is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. ET.
A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible through Artivion's website, www.artivion.com, on the Investors page. An archived copy of the webcast will be available for 90 days on the same website.
About Artivion, Inc.
Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons' most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Artivion's four major groups of products include: aortic stent grafts, surgical sealants, On-X mechanical heart valves, and implantable cardiac and vascular human tissues. Artivion markets and sells products in more than 100 countries worldwide. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website, www.artivion.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Artivion, Inc.
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/24/artivion-present-gilmartin-group-emerging-growth-company-showcase/
| 2022-08-24T21:41:03Z
|
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RFI) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on July 29, 2022 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.
In December 2011, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.
The Fund's monthly distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income and/or return of capital for federal income tax purposes. Return of capital includes distributions paid by the Fund in excess of its net investment income and net realized capital gains and such excess is distributed from the Fund's assets. A return of capital is not taxable; rather, it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. In addition, distributions from the Fund's investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs) may later be characterized as capital gains and/or a return of capital, depending on the character of the dividends reported to the Fund after year-end by REITs held by the Fund. The amount of monthly distributions may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.
At the time of each monthly distribution, information will be posted to cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders in a concurrent notice. However, this information may change at the end of the year because the final tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions cannot be determined with certainty until after the end of the calendar year. Final tax characteristics of all of the Fund's distributions will be provided on Form 1099-DIV, which is mailed after the close of the calendar year.
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated. All amounts are expressed per common share.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates, are likely to change over time, and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The amounts and sources of distributions year-to-date may be subject to additional adjustments.
*THE FUND WILL SEND YOU A FORM 1099-DIV FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR THAT WILL TELL YOU HOW TO REPORT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
The Fund's Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2022 (January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022) is set forth below. Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate for 2022. In addition, the Fund's Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending June 30, 2022 is set forth below. Shareholders should note the relationship between the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate for 2022. The performance and distribution rate information disclosed in the table is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's individual investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of the Fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund's most recent periodic reports, when available, and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial advisor or visiting cohenandsteers.com. These reports and other filings can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before investing.
Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year indicating how to report Fund distributions for federal income tax purposes.
Website: https://www.cohenandsteers.com/
Symbol: (NYSE: CNS)
About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and other statements that Cohen & Steers may make may contain forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which reflect the company's current views with respect to, among other things, its operations and financial performance. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates," or the negative versions of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties.
Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
View original content:
SOURCE Cohen & Steers, Inc.
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/07/20/cohen-amp-steers-total-return-realty-fund-inc-rfi-notification-sources-distribution-under-section-19a/
| 2022-07-21T00:41:13Z
|
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Bernadette Demientieff said she cried when she learned of Democrat Mary Peltola’s win in Alaska’s U.S. House special election, making Peltola the first Alaska Native to be elected to Congress.
“I feel a little bit of relief knowing that somebody will be down there that can really relate and understand what it is to be Alaskan, to be an Alaska Native and to have that connection to our homeland,” said Demientieff, executive director of the Gwich’in Steering Committee. The indigenous Gwich’in have fought for years against efforts to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and she hopes to lay out their concerns with Peltola.
Peltola, 49, who is Yup’ik, is set to serve the remainder of the late Republican Rep. Don Young’s term, which ends in January.
Young, who died in March, held the seat for 49 years. Zack Brown, a former spokesperson in Young’s office, said that “many staffers over the years heard the Congressman express that he’d like to see the seat one day held by an Alaska Native woman.”
But even as Peltola celebrated Wednesday, when results of the Aug. 16 ranked choice special election were released, she was looking toward November, when she will once again face Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich, her competitors in the special election. The November general election will decide who wins a full two-year term.
Peltola sought to stay above the fray during a campaign in which Begich cast Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee and a former governor, as unserious and chasing fame.
Palin, who touted widespread name recognition and former President Donald Trump’s endorsement, questioned Begich’s Republican credentials and issued perhaps her strongest rebuke of him Thursday, saying “Negative Nick” had divided Republicans with his “dirty campaigning” and should drop out of the race. Begich comes from a family of prominent Democrats but has said he’s a lifelong Republican.
This was the first statewide ranked voting election in Alaska. Supporters of ranked voting say it encourages candidates to run positive campaigns to earn support from beyond their traditional bases. Scott Kendall, who helped write the ballot measure passed by voters in 2020 that scrapped party primaries and instituted ranked voting in general elections, said Begich “ran a clinic on how to perform poorly in a ranked choice election.”
“He was negative,” he said. “And what do you know? When you tell your supporters that the other Republican is worthless, maybe they believe you.”
Begich finished third in first choice votes, meaning he was eliminated. Voters who ranked him first had their votes count for their next choice. Of the Begich voters who ranked a second candidate, about 36% chose Peltola and 64% chose Palin, according to preliminary figures.
Peltola said she is “very excited to work for Alaskans” over the next few months but also “very committed to staying focused to the campaign for the two-year seat and really focused on November.”
She acknowledged the historic nature of her win, which Peltola said Wednesday was “still sinking in,” but said she is “much more than just my ethnicity or gender.” Peltola also will be the first woman to hold Alaska’s House seat.
Alaska is a diverse state, she noted, and “we really need to be focused on all working together to overcome our challenges.”
Peltola served five terms in the Alaska House, ending in 2009, and most recently worked for a commission aimed at rebuilding salmon resources on the Kuskokwim River. Her time in the Legislature overlapped with Palin’s time as governor and the two have been cordial.
Peltola said she began fishing as a child with her father. The self-described salmon advocate said she was motivated to run for the U.S. House by environmental issues facing Alaska and wanted to draw attention to issues of ocean productivity and food insecurity. She has raised concerns over low salmon runs.
With the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June, Peltola has said she wanted to be “an advocate for safe and legal abortions.”
Peltola said any additional leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge “should proceed as long as there is support by the people that live there and protections in place for our natural resources, including the caribou.”
Joe Nelson, board chairman at Sealaska, an Alaska Native corporation, said Peltola understands the importance of a subsistence way of life — living off the land and harvesting fish, berries and wildlife. Sealaska had encouraged voters to support Peltola and on Wednesday lauded her win as a “historic moment.”
Nelson, who is also Peltola’s ex-husband, said having an Alaska Native in Congress is “long overdue” and said more Native voices in leadership roles are needed.
Andrew Halcro, a Republican, said he ranked Peltola first in the special election and Republican write-in candidate Tara Sweeney second. Halcro and Peltola served in the state Legislature together, he from Anchorage and Peltola from the rural hub community of Bethel. He said he was a “know-nothing guy” who made some “unfortunate comments” around a program that provides economic assistance to communities where electricity costs can be far higher than in more urban areas.
He said this was at a time when the “urban/rural divide was raging” in the Legislature and that Peltola came to his office saying, “Hey, if you’re interested, I’d be happy to educate you on this.”
Peltola “was really one of the rural lawmakers in my freshman year that really changed my outlook on rural Alaska and really helped me get educated on the challenges that they face,” he said.
Supporters of Peltola say she has a knack for connecting with people. Peltola said one thing she’s learned during the campaign that she hopes to build on is “how much we all need positivity and hope and inspiration.”
Beth Kerttula, a Democrat who served in the Legislature with Peltola, said Peltola’s victory is not a “fluke.”
“Sometimes it’s the right person in the right place at the right time, and that’s Mary,” she said, calling Peltola a gifted speaker and coalition builder who “just shines.”
“If you didn’t know who she was, then it’s like, wow, look at that,” she said of Peltola’s win. “But that was no mistake. People believed in Mary.”
___
Follow AP for full coverage of the midterms at https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections and on Twitter, https://twitter.com/ap_politics.
|
https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-alaska-natives-celebrate-peltolas-historic-house-election/
| 2022-09-02T19:14:28Z
|
The Central Coast destination that paid people to visit during the height of the pandemic is reminding travelers of the value and hospitality it continues to offer during challenging times
SANTA MARIA, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the rising cost of goods and services continues to drive inflation across the country, Santa Maria Valley is reminding people interested in traveling this summer of the value it offers as an uncrowded, unpretentious destination along the California Central Coast. In a campaign they are calling the Beat Inflation Vacation, Santa Maria Valley is spicing things up by taking on neighboring vacation destinations – highlighting its affordability with drastic price point comparisons.
No discount code, promo or lottery necessary
Using data found on popular travel websites, Santa Maria Valley is proving to people that they can still enjoy a California vacation at a fraction of the cost of what they may expect. Comparing everything from room rates to meals and wine tasting, the data clearly shows people can eat, drink and do more for less in Santa Maria Valley.
"At this point, who doesn't need a vacation?" said Jennifer Harrison, director of tourism for Visit Santa Maria Valley. "We know how hard it has been for people to get out and travel these past couple of years. Inflation has now added a new challenge for people looking to budget for their travel. Given the tremendous success of our Stimulus Campaign, we also know how important travel is to our local businesses. With this new campaign, our goal is to further support both travelers and our community by encouraging people not to cancel their summer vacation plans because of inflation, but rather to beat inflation with a more affordable vacation in Santa Maria Valley."
The complete range of price comparisons is posted to the Santa Maria Valley website, santamariavalley.com/save.
As an example of the stark price differences and value available in Santa Maria Valley, hotel price comparisons were pulled from Trip Advisor in early May for the weekend of June 24-26, 2022. The comparison includes the average hotel cost based on the top three traveler-ranked hotels with prices listed based on one room, double occupancy. Using this metric, the average hotel night in Santa Maria Valley costs $119 a night; compared to much higher price tags in neighboring markets including $461 a night in nearby Pismo Beach; $477.33 a night in Paso Robles; $343.66 a night in Solvang; $633.66 a night in Santa Ynez; $438.33 a night in Temecula and $813.33 a night in Napa Valley.
"We've long known that our visitors' dollars go further in Santa Maria Valley and we encourage travelers to also do their own price comparisons and research," Harrison said. "With numerous headlines and stories about people who had long-awaited travel plans, now canceling due to rising costs, we felt it was time to really paint a clear picture for folks about just how much further their money will go here in the hopes they don't cancel their summer vacation plans, but rather, rethink them."
For the complete list of cost comparisons including hotel night, wine tasting and restaurant dining visit santamariavalley.com/prices.
About Santa Maria Valley:
Serving the greater Santa Maria Valley in the heart of California's Central Coast, the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit association that facilitates local tourism and provides information on the region's many attractions and visitor services. Famed for its fine wines, natural wonders, agricultural heritage and flavorful barbecue, the Santa Maria Valley offers a broad range of cultural, sporting and historical experiences. For details on Santa Maria Valley lodging, wine tasting, travel deals and e-newsletter alerts, visit santamariavalley.com or call (800) 331-3779.
Media Contact:
Nicole Shearer
nicole.shearer@kps3.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Santa Maria Valley
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/05/18/santa-maria-valley-heartens-california-visitors-with-beat-inflation-vacation/
| 2022-05-18T13:49:54Z
|
DETROIT (AP) — Jurors heard closing arguments Thursday in the only trial to arise thus far from the Flint water crisis, a dispute over whether two engineering firms should be held partially responsible for the city’s lead contamination in 2014-15.
Attorneys representing four Flint children said Veolia North America and Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, known as LAN, didn’t do enough to get the city to treat the highly corrosive water or to urge a return to a regional water supplier.
Veolia and LAN, which performed work for Flint, were not part of a landmark $626 million settlement involving Flint residents, the state of Michigan and other parties.
Flint’s water became contaminated because water pulled from the Flint River wasn’t treated to reduce the corrosive effect on lead pipes.
Citing cost, city managers appointed by then-Gov. Rick Snyder stopped using water from a Detroit agency and switched to the river while awaiting a new pipeline to Lake Huron.
One of the plaintiffs’ lawyers, Moishe Maimon, told jurors that Veolia should be held 50% responsible for the lead contamination of the four children and that LAN should be held 25% responsible, with public officials making up the balance.
Veolia, also known as VNA, was a “second set of eyes” brought in a year after the water switch while complaints about water quality were mounting, Maimon said.
Co-counsel Corey Stern said the contractors didn’t want to rock the boat.
“Did VNA and LAN act with integrity? Did VNA and LAN act to protect the health, safety and general welfare?” he said.
But LAN attorney Wayne Mason said an engineer repeatedly recommended that Flint test the river water for weeks to determine what treatments would be necessary.
He said outside engineers were getting lumped in with a “platoon of bad actors,” namely state and local officials who controlled all major decisions and seemed more concerned about the cost of water than its quality.
“Every single government agency that touched this problem made it worse,” Mason said.
Veolia attorney Daniel Stein said the firm was briefly hired in the middle of the crisis, not before the spigot was turned on. He also questioned whether the children actually were poisoned by lead in the water, citing blood results.
“VNA was there for one week — a one-week assessment — and you’re supposed to believe the fault lies with this consultant?” Stein argued.
Snyder was summoned as a witness but declined to answer questions, citing his right against self-incrimination. He was indicted on misdemeanor charges in a separate Flint water investigation.
The jury instead watched a video of Snyder’s 2020 interview with lawyers.
“I wish this never would have happened,” he said of the water mess, acknowledging mistakes by government.
Monday will be the first full day of jury deliberations in federal court in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The trial began in February and lasted months with occasional days off.
___
Follow Ed White at https://twitter.com/edwritez
|
https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/jury-gets-flint-water-case-about-liability-for-engineers/
| 2022-07-22T14:28:51Z
|
Ridgeway Science & Tech will offer 112,423 SF of space of ideally located space on Walnut Street fully equipped for innovation, collaboration and sustainability
BOULDER, Colo., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boulder-based real estate investment, management and development firm Conscience Bay Company (CBC) is moving forward with plans to develop a new two-story, state-of-the-art life sciences and technology building on Walnut Street in Boulder. The company announced the selection of several key project team members, including commercial real estate developer Prime West under the leadership of its CEO Jim Neenan, which will provide development services, and global design firm Stantec, which will serve as both the lead architect, interior designer, landscape architect and sustainability consultant on the project. Swinerton construction company will join the project as the general contractor.
The project, which successfully completed the concept review process before Boulder's Planning Board, represents the first development for the Boulder-based CBC. The private equity firm has been investing in unique land, agricultural, industrial, office, multifamily and retail mixed-use assets in the Denver-Boulder area since 2011.
"Ridgeway Science & Tech has the potential to serve as a powerful example of responsible, forward-thinking development that serves both stakeholders and the community," said Daniel Aizenman, director of development and design for CBC. "Our vision is an open, flexible and amenity-rich building that will attract and embody scientific discovery, collaboration, and environmental sustainability and wellness, unlike any building in the metro area."
Located on a 5.17-acre plot owned by CBC at 3825 Walnut St., the concept plan for Ridgeway Science & Tech draws its design from the foothills ridges of Colorado, and represents the most progressive standards for sustainability and wellbeing, aiming for net-zero carbon capable, LEED and WELL certification. Nestled within the heart of Boulder and in walking distance to RTD's Boulder Junction Depot Square Station, the location provides easy access to public transit, bike trails, open spaces and views to the mountains, along with exceptional visibility.
The grounds will feature a solar canopy over a permeable, tree-lined parking lot designed to flex and host events. A rain and pollinator garden will offer opportunities for interaction with nature throughout the day and present a park-like appearance from the street.
"Ridgeway Science & Tech is designed to be responsive to the specific needs of Boulder's growing life sciences and biotechnology industries," said Shannon Jones, senior associate at Stantec's Boulder office. "As a global leader in sustainable design strategies, we have the advantage of an expert local design team, along with the resources of Stantec's extensive network of systems specialists. The result is an adaptable campus that meets the highest standards for systems and technology, as well as performance and wellbeing – all within a compelling contextual design that epitomizes Boulder's values and engages its community."
Additional partners selected for the project include IMEG Corp, Martin/Martin, JVA, and Shen Milson & Wilke. Trestle Strategy Group is serving as the project's entitlements consultant. CBC will submit Site Review level plans to the City of Boulder in Q3 2022. Construction is expected to begin in Q3 2024 with delivery slated for Q2 2026.
For more information, please www.ridgewayboulder.com.
Conscience Bay Company is a private equity firm based in Boulder, investing in land, agricultural, industrial, office, multifamily and retail mixed-use assets in the Denver-Boulder area and Colorado's western slope. The company equates property ownership with responsibility and achieves profits while practicing good stewardship. A Certified B-Corporation, Conscience Bay Company donates 1% of profits to nonprofits focused on education, arts, health and human services, and climate change, sustainable research and conservation advocacy groups. For more information, visit www.cbayco.com.
Media Contact:
Alexis Jarvis
alexis@sidecarpr.com
(720) 301-9394
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Conscience Bay Company
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/16/conscience-bay-co-selects-design-amp-development-team-new-life-sciences-amp-tech-building-boulder/
| 2022-06-16T14:14:01Z
|
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SONN, BAC, INTC, CSCO, and META.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- SONN: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=SONN&prnumber=091620226
- BAC: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=BAC&prnumber=091620226
- INTC: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=INTC&prnumber=091620226
- CSCO: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=CSCO&prnumber=091620226
- META: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=META&prnumber=091620226
(Note: You may have to copy this link into your browser then press the [ENTER] key.)
InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alerts are based on our proprietary scoring methodology. Each stock is evaluated based on short-term technical, long-term technical and fundamental factors. Each of those scores is then combined into an overall score that determines a stock's overall suitability for investment.
InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE InvestorsObserver
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/09/16/thinking-about-buying-stock-sonnet-biotherapeutics-bank-america-intel-corp-cisco-systems-or-meta/
| 2022-09-16T15:42:34Z
|
CVS, Rite Aid limiting Plan B purchases following surge
Published: Jun. 28, 2022 at 1:55 PM CDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
(CNN) - CVS, Rite Aid and other stores are limiting purchases of emergency contraception.
The companies say customers can only buy three pills of Plan B.
CVS says it has enough supply, but there’s been an increase in demand since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
|
https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/28/cvs-rite-aid-limiting-plan-b-purchases-following-surge/
| 2022-06-28T19:26:01Z
|
HOUSTON, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK), a leader in technology-driven specialty green chemistry solutions will participate in a Fireside Chat hosted by Water Tower Research on Thursday, August 25th at 1:00 p.m. central time. Those interested are welcome to join us at the link below.
About Flotek Industries, Inc.
Flotek Industries, Inc. creates solutions to reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people. A technology-driven, specialty green chemistry and data company, Flotek helps customers across industrial, commercial, and consumer markets improve their Environmental, Social, and Governance performance. Flotek's Chemistry Technologies segment develops, manufactures, packages, distributes, delivers, and markets high-quality cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing products for commercial, governmental and personal consumer use. Additionally, Flotek empowers the energy industry to maximize the value of their hydrocarbon streams and improve return on invested capital through its real-time data platforms and green chemistry technologies. Flotek serves downstream, midstream, and upstream customers, both domestic and international. Flotek is a publicly traded company headquartered in Houston, Texas, and its common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "FTK." For additional information, please visit www.flotekind.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding Flotek Industries, Inc.'s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Words such as will, continue, expects, anticipates, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements in this press release. Although forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the good faith judgment of management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known to management. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. Further information about the risks and uncertainties that may impact the company are set forth in the Company's most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K (including, without limitation, in the "Risk Factors" section thereof), and in the Company's other SEC filings and publicly available documents. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect, any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this press release.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Flotek Industries, Inc.
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/22/flotek-participate-water-tower-research-fireside-chat/
| 2022-08-23T00:52:06Z
|
Rich Strike’s team considering Preakness options after upset
By GARY B. GRAVES
AP Sports Writer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The celebration after Rich Strike’s stunning Kentucky Derby upset continued long into the night. The 80-1 longshot has the sports world buzzing. Next up is for Rich Strike’s trainer Eric Reed and the rest of his chestnut colt’s team to decide whether the storybook journey continues at the 147th Preakness on May 21 in Baltimore. Similar decisions also loom for the favorites whom Rich Strike surged past for the improbable win at Churchill Downs.
|
https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/08/rich-strikes-team-considering-preakness-options-after-upset/
| 2022-05-08T22:18:42Z
|
Latest release establishes the High QA 360 platform to advance, accelerate and automate manufacturing quality processes
HAZLET, N.J., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High QA, a provider of software solutions that enable manufacturing companies to efficiently create, manage and monitor all quality requirements across manufactured parts, today announced version 7.0 of its manufacturing quality management software. This latest release targets APQP/PPAP quality processes by incorporating new technology advancements from the High QA 360 platform including production quality planning workflows, improved reporting and documentation capabilities for FAI, APQP and PPAP, additional quality process features and overall improvements.
"By installing High QA software, we have been able to improve our manufacturing procedures. We have a 72% average savings on quality planning and reporting processes," said Amr Sufian, Project Engineer, Beverston Engineering. (http://www.beverston.co.uk/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti1PqilFULI&t=3s)
With version 7.0, High QA enhances the quality manufacturing management process and establishes the innovative High QA 360 platform. Adding new features and expanding the software better facilitates APQP/PPAP quality documentation and reporting needs throughout the manufacturing supply chain. Users can now review any job or order to see what documents are required, what stage the documents are in and who is responsible for a particular document with full transparency and accountability.
High QA PQP (Production Quality Planning) is an innovative, non-Excel-based, project management solution for quality and manufacturing teams to plan, implement, and monitor all quality and documentation requirements such as PPAP across their manufactured parts.
- Standard out-of-the-box and configurable templates for FAI, SPC Capability Studies, Gage R&R, P-Flow, P-FMEA, Control Plan and more
- Dynamic generation of reports for in-process document management without Excel or Word
- Automatic notifications, signature assignments and document approval management
- Comprehensive revision control and traceability for all document activity history
Inspection plans for part instances of tabulated drawings are centrally set up and initiated through "Master Parts" in High QA. The comprehensive tool kit enables you to:
- Create a "Tabulated Master" part record and define tabulated dimensions
- Automatically extract tabulated parameters table from drawing with OCR technology
- Generate part records with one-click for any or all tabulated instances
Part Categories allow users to create templates for settings and preferences which can be applied when creating new parts. Part records inherit settings and preferences from the assigned Part Category. This allows for unmatched standardization across your organization and highly efficient creation of all part / job records.
High QA has implemented new functionality giving users the ability to define when a job or project is in "Planning" or "Active" status.
- Planning Stage - Creation of ballooned drawing, defining inspection requirements and operations, etc. Inspection results cannot be recorded in the planning stage.
- Active Stage - Released to the shop floor. Actively recording inspection results. Ballooned drawing, inspection requirements, operations, etc. cannot be altered.
All new features and enhancements work seamlessly with a centralized database and create an integrated quality management software for manufacturing.
"High QA is continuing to help companies convert from manual quality processes focused on pass/fail evaluations at the end of manufacturing to an automated proactive error-prevention quality solution during the manufacturing process. This type of quality management solution creates collaboration between engineering and manufacturing that provides a significant value to OEMs, manufacturers and supply chains by delivering quality parts on time and on budget every time," said Sam Golan, High QA Founder and CEO. "Version 7.0 of our software along with the High QA 360 platform is another breakthrough technology in manufacturing quality management that we are proud to share with our customers."
High QA is a leading provider of integrated manufacturing quality management software (MQMS) solutions for any size company in all major manufacturing industries. Its software optimizes and automates the entire quality process creating a seamless partnership and collaboration within an organization and throughout the supply chain. It provides quality insights above and beyond pass/fail, eliminates human interpretation errors and reduces quality control bottlenecks. This ensures products meet specifications, are delivered on time and comply with applicable standards. With extensive industry experience, High QA keeps its customers and partners at the forefront of Quality 4.0 and manufacturing technology. For more information, visit www.HighQA.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE High QA
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/09/high-qa-version-70-software-delivers-unprecedented-manufacturing-production-quality-planning-capabilities-ppapapqpfaisupply-chain/
| 2022-06-09T12:30:46Z
|
Which protein shake is best: Premier or Fairlife?
A protein shake after an exhausting workout can be highly beneficial. Protein is the most critical macronutrient required for efficient muscle recovery, so getting enough of it is crucial if you exercise or lift weights often.
If you’re trying to decide which protein shake is right for you, Premier and Fairlife are two popular brands you should consider. Both supplements contain significant amounts of protein and other vitamins and nutrients, but the right one for you depends on your body and fitness goals.
Premier protein shake
Premier protein shakes are a great way to supplement your post-workout diet and boost the muscle recovery process, letting you get more out of your workouts and potentially see results faster.
Premier incorporates plenty of protein and other vital nutrients and vitamins in their products, making them an excellent snack or post-workout recovery supplement.
Premier protein shake pros
One serving of a Premier protein shake contains 160 calories and 30 grams of protein, which is more than even most whey isolate protein powders, which usually have 20-28 grams per serving. There are also many essential amino acids, including 6.6 grams of branched-chain amino acids, which are vital for significant muscle recovery and growth.
They have just 1 gram of sugar per serving and are available in 12 low-fat flavors. From chocolate to vanilla to coffee, every flavor is gluten-free, soy-free and appropriate for keto, bariatric and kosher diets. It’s also worth noting that the coffee flavor contains caffeine and that a handful of flavors can substitute for coffee cream.
Premier protein shakes come in ready-made bottle-size servings as well as in a protein powder for mixing at your leisure. It’s up to your preference, but it’s important to note that the premixed drinks contain more sugar per serving than the powder.
Premier protein shake cons
Although Premier shakes contain 24 vitamins and minerals, they don’t have enough nutrients to serve as viable meal replacements. They’re suitable as snacks in between meals and as post-workout supplements only.
Premier shakes also contain a high amount of protein, which can be unnecessary and even harmful if you’re already getting enough of it from your regular diet in the form of healthy whole foods. Also, they contain artificial sweeteners, and if you’re lactose-intolerant, you’re going to want to steer clear of Premier protein shakes.
Fairlife protein shake
Fairlife protein shakes are an excellent workout supplement for those looking to boost muscle recovery following rigorous exercise. They’re light, so you won’t feel too full after drinking one, making them an acceptable snack as well.
Fairlife protein shake pros
The original Fairlife Nutrition Plan shakes have the same protein as Premier shakes at 30 grams per serving. It contains just 150 calories per serving, so it’s 10 fewer than the ready-made Premier protein shakes. In terms of nutrients, it has nine essential amino acids and several vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D, calcium and potassium.
These shakes have plenty of protein, and their low-carb formula makes them an excellent supplement for those seeking to lose weight while maintaining a solid muscle frame. They’re made with ultra-filtered milk, giving them a smooth, creamy texture that’s delicious.
Also, unlike Premier protein shakes, Fairlife shakes are suitable for anybody who’s lactose-intolerant.
Fairlife protein shake cons
They only come in seven flavors, but some users argue that it doesn’t taste as good as other comparable shakes. They’re also pricey, so you might get more bang for your buck with Premier shakes. Also, there isn’t as much diversity in terms of products as with Premier protein products.
Should you get Premier or Fairlife protein shakes?
Both Premier and Fairlife protein shakes work well as workout supplements since they both have plenty of protein and amino acids necessary for muscle recovery. They both also have vitamins and minerals that make them suitable as meal supplements or daytime snacks.
Fairlife shakes are easier on the stomach since they’re lactose-free, so while Premier shakes are also light, Fairlife is arguably the better choice for those following strict diets. However, Premier shakes are available in more unique flavors, so you can try different ones until you find one you like.
Ultimately, both shakes will give you a protein boost sufficient enough to aid in the muscle recovery process, especially if you exercise or lift weights consistently. Although Fairlife shakes have more calories and protein per serving, making them slightly better for those with muscle-building goals, Premier shakes are low in fat, so they’re excellent for anyone looking to lose weight.
Sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals.
Kevin Luna writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.
Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved.
|
https://cw33.com/reviews/br/health-wellness-br/nutrition-br/premier-protein-shake-vs-fairlife-protein-shake/
| 2022-04-01T18:10:34Z
|
, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Link-age today announced that Steve Wermuth, Partner at Strategic Health Care, will join Link-age effective today as Vice President of Strategic Innovation. Wermuth leaves Strategic Health Care to join Link-age after a four-decade long career in public policy, health care, and senior living.
"I am excited to join this successful team, which provides important services to long-term care providers," said Wermuth. "Health care is changing and Link-age's ability to introduce providers to innovations and processes to improve their business functions as well as health outcomes for those they serve will be vital."
Link-age is a union of three interconnected companies that serve the senior living space through its group purchasing organization, market intelligence capabilities, and growth-oriented innovation funds. Through its partnership with investment bank Ziegler, Link-age is focused on growing technology, tech-enabled services, and emerging care delivery models in the post-acute and aging markets.
"Steve's extensive health care and public policy background along with his deep understanding of industry trends make him a perfect fit as our Vice President of Strategic Innovation," said Scott Collins, Chairman and CEO of Link-age. "In this role, Steve will be directly involved in helping Link-age develop and launch innovative new companies that directly address the most critical challenges facing healthcare providers across the continuum."
Prior to joining Strategic Health Care as Partner and managing clients within the health care sector, Wermuth served as Chief Operating Officer at the Ohio Department of Health, overseeing over 120 programs and managing the government affairs staff at the department. Wermuth also served as interim President & CEO for LeadingAge Ohio from 2012-2013 through a transitional period.
Wermuth's background includes nearly 40 years of experience in health care, including 15 years serving as health commissioner in both Tuscarawas and Clark counties. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati in Community Health Education, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Kent State University.
Link-age is a Mason, Ohio-based company with membership comprised of more than 850 senior living communities located across the United States. Link-age's three interconnected companies - Solutions, Connect, and Ventures - work together to develop and deliver services that help senior living organizations focus on being successful. For more information, visit www.linkageconnect.com.
Media Contact:
Patrick Schwartz - 330.933.9825
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Link-age
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/05/02/steve-wermuth-joins-link-age-vice-president-strategic-innovation/
| 2022-05-03T01:24:35Z
|
BEIJING, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) ("Autohome" or the "Company"), a leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced that it will report its financial results for the three months and the six months ended June 30, 2022, before U.S. markets open on August 3, 2022.
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://ir.autohome.com.cn.
About Autohome Inc.
Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) is the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China. Its mission is to engage, educate and inform consumers about everything auto. Autohome provides original generated content, professionally generated content, user-generated content, and AI-generated content, a comprehensive automobile library, and extensive automobile listing information to automobile consumers, covering the entire car purchase and ownership cycle. The ability to reach a large and engaged user base of automobile consumers has made Autohome a preferred platform for automakers and dealers to conduct their advertising campaigns. Further, the Company's dealer subscription and advertising services allow dealers to market their inventory and services through Autohome's platform, extending the reach of their physical showrooms to potentially millions of internet users in China and generating sales leads for them. The Company offers sales leads, data analysis, and marketing services to assist automakers and dealers with improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions. Autohome operates its "Autohome Mall," a full-service online transaction platform, to facilitate transactions for automakers and dealers. Further, through its websites and mobile applications, it also provides other value-added services, including auto financing, auto insurance, used car transactions, and aftermarket services. For further information, please visit www.autohome.com.cn.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Autohome Inc.
Investor Relations
Sterling Song
Investor Relations Director
Tel: +86-10-5985-7483
E-mail: ir@autohome.com.cn
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: autohome@tpg-ir.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: autohome@tpg-ir.com
View original content:
SOURCE Autohome Inc.
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/07/22/autohome-inc-announce-second-quarter-interim-2022-financial-results-august-3-2022/
| 2022-07-22T10:11:49Z
|
Ketanji Brown Jackson faces Senate panel vote ahead of expected confirmation this week
By Alex Rogers, CNN
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson is expected to be confirmed as soon as this week, after facing a vote Monday in a Senate panel to advance her nomination.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on party lines — 11-11 — barring any unforeseen circumstances, but there are ways, in which, the panel or the Senate Democrats in power can still put her nomination to a confirmation vote in the days to come. If confirmed, Jackson will be the first Black woman to be a Supreme Court justice.
Senate Republican and Democratic leaders agree that Jackson is a well-qualified nominee. Jackson, 51, sits on DC’s federal appellate court and had been considered the front-runner for the vacancy since Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement. Jackson previously worked as a clerk for Breyer, a federal public defender, an attorney in private practice, a federal district court judge and a member of the US Sentencing Commission.
“Clarity and impartiality, that is Judge Jackson,” said Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin, the Judiciary Committee chairman, last week. “She sets aside her personal views, evaluates the facts, listens to the arguments, then she interprets and applies the law, keeping in mind the limits of judicial authority.”
“She is the best and deserves our support,” he added.
But the vast majority of Senate Republicans will oppose Jackson. So far, Maine Sen. Susan Collins is the only Republican who has said she would support Jackson.
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who supported Jackson a year ago for her current job, said last week that he would oppose her, citing her sentencing for cases of child pornography and representation of detainees at Guantanamo Bay.
Graham, a member of the Judiciary Committee, said that while Jackson exhibits “exceptionally good character,” she was too lenient in sentencing those cases and had an “activist zeal” in calling former President George W. Bush and former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld war criminals in legal briefs as she advocated for a detainee.
“My decision is based upon her record of judicial activism, flawed sentencing methodology regarding child pornography cases and a belief Judge Jackson will not be deterred by the plain meaning of the law when it comes to liberal causes,” said Graham.
An in-depth CNN review of the child pornography cases showed that Jackson had mostly followed common judicial sentencing practices. It has become a norm among judges to issue sentences below the guidelines in such cases that don’t involve producing the pornography itself. As for her advocacy for Guantanamo detainees, Jackson argued that they had been tortured and subjected to other inhumane treatment but did not explicitly use the phrase “war criminal.” Jackson’s four detainee clients were not convicted and were eventually released from Guantanamo.
Durbin refuted Graham on both issues on the Senate floor last week, calling Jackson “in the mainstream of sentencing” of child pornography cases and saying Republicans have also voted for President Donald Trump’s judges who “do exactly the same thing she does.” He said it was a “gross exaggeration and unfair on its face” to say that Jackson had called Bush administration officials “war criminals.”
It’s rare for the Senate Judiciary Committee to tie on a Supreme Court nomination. But nomination battles have become increasingly contentious, and the current Senate is split 50-50, so there are an even number of Democrats and Republicans on the panel, rather than the majority party holding more seats.
Over the past five decades, the panel deadlocked once — over Clarence Thomas, who was facing sexual harassment allegations. Thirteen justices — William Rehnquist, John Paul Stevens, Sandra Day O’Connor, Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, David Souter, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, John Roberts, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh — passed the committee.
In 1987, Democrats who controlled the committee voted to unfavorably recommend President Ronald Reagan’s nominee Robert Bork on ideological grounds. And in 2020, Democrats boycotted a committee vote on Amy Coney Barrett, arguing that the chamber should not consider President Donald Trump’s lifetime appointment to the Court while the country was voting in the presidential election.
In the Trump era, Senate Republicans strengthened the conservatives’ grip on the court from 5-4 to 6-3, after holding up President Barack Obama’s nominee Merrick Garland during another election year — 2016 — and then confirming Gorsuch in 2017, and Coney Barrett in 2020 to replace the late Ginsburg. Jackson’s confirmation would likely replace a liberal — Breyer — with another.
“I think all indications are that Judge Jackson is going to be a liberal activist from the bench,” said Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell on Fox last week. “But the good news for people like me, is the Court is still 6-3.”
“We made massive changes over the last four years that I think put the Court in a very solid position with a great number of judges who believe in the quaint notion that maybe a judge ought to follow the law,” he added.
The-CNN-Wire
™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved.
CNN’s Tierney Sneed and Daniel Dale contributed to this report.
|
https://localnews8.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2022/04/04/ketanji-brown-jackson-faces-senate-panel-vote-ahead-of-expected-confirmation-this-week/
| 2022-04-04T14:29:28Z
|
Which spiral notebook is best?
For all the digital devices at our fingertips, there is still value in putting pen to paper in a notebook. Some prefer the feeling of writing as a mindfulness exercise, while others find writing makes it easier to study in school or support their work. Spiral notebooks are appealing as sheets fold over easily, and you usually can remove pages without a hassle.
The best spiral notebooks offer an organized way to catalog important information while catering to your writing instrument of choice. The best, the durable Five Star Five-Subject Spiral Notebook, includes 200 pages across five sections to help with taking notes and studying.
What to know before you buy a spiral notebook
Ruling
The presence and spacing of lines in notebooks is referred to as ruling. Most spiral notebooks are ruled so you can easily write and organize content. There are a few notable types of ruling:
- Wide ruled lines are spaced farthest apart. With 11⁄32 of an inch between the horizontal lines, wide ruled notebooks are useful for those with slightly larger handwriting or anyone who prefers more white space when reading over notes.
- College ruled notebooks find the lines slightly narrower, with 9⁄32 of an inch in between. This ruling is most popular for those in college.
- Grid ruling, also known as quad or graph ruling, features both horizontal and vertical lines that are evenly spaced. These notebooks are useful for those in mathematical or artistic pursuits.
- Blank notebooks lack ruling entirely, with empty pages welcoming artists, designers and anyone else who wants an empty canvas.
Size
Most spiral notebooks measure 8 by 10.5 inches. This fits easily into backpacks and binders, suiting those in school. Smaller notebooks, around 5.9 by 8.3 inches, are available for those seeking something easier to store and transport. Anything smaller is typically called a notepad.
Sheets
Spiral notebooks include anywhere from 50 to 200 sheets, in most cases double-sided to maximize efficiency. While you can tear sheets out by force, leaving bits of paper behind attached to the spiral rings, most notebooks have page perforations for easy removal. What’s more, some are three-hole punched in advance, so individual pages or the entire notebook can move to a binder.
What to look for in a quality spiral notebook
Thickness
Page thickness is measured in grams per square meter (GSM), and it is a strong indicator of the notebook’s quality. Basic notebooks include pages of at least 50 GSM, with high-quality notebooks offering pages of at least 80 GSM. Higher thickness prevents ghosting, in which writing is visible on the reverse side of the paper, as well as bleeding, where ink comes through the paper.
Most notebooks either advertise page thickness or indicate the types of writing instruments, from pencils to ballpoint pens, that they best accommodate.
Subjects
Notebooks may be divided into sections called subjects. A one-subject notebook has no divisions, while a five-subject notebook includes four dividers. Notebooks with multiple subjects appeal to students: you can lump classes together or to help mark the passage of time across quarters or semesters.
Colors
The cover of a notebook may feature a solid color, with black among the most popular, or a pattern or design. For those who need multiple notebooks, particularly for a full slate of classes, color-coding is useful. Notebooks may be sold in packs where each is a different color. Some even color the spiral rings the same as the cover for an aesthetically pleasing touch.
How much you can expect to spend on a spiral notebook
Most cost $5-$20, depending on their size and the quality of their paper.
Spiral notebook FAQ
What’s the difference between softcover and spiral notebooks?
A. The main difference is the spine. With softcover, the spine is flat and covered, not unlike a book, so it stands up better over time. However, you cannot conveniently fold over pages to the back like you can with a spiral notebook. Softcover notebooks tend to be lighter, smaller and more expensive.
What are the benefits of a spiral notebook over a tablet or laptop?
A. The process of writing, whether taking notes or generating ideas, forces you to engage with the material in a way that can enhance memory and retention. For some, using a notebook is less distracting than staring at a screen for hours. Physical notebooks also provide a place for reflection and important information you don’t want kept in an electronic device.
What’s the best spiral notebook to buy?
Top spiral notebook
Five Star Five-Subject Spiral Notebook
What you need to know: This high-quality notebook with durable pages supports a full course load for organized students.
What you’ll love: With 200 pages across five sections, this comprehensive notebook is the ideal school companion. The cover resists water while the sheets withstand ink bleed. A compatible app scans and uploads notes to your digital device.
What you should consider: This is among the pricier notebooks.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top spiral notebook for the money
What you need to know: This set of four single-subject color-coded notebooks provides terrific value.
What you’ll love: Each notebook in this inexpensive pack includes 70 sheets and wide ruling. The pages are perforated and three-hole punched for easy binder integration.
What you should consider: The pages are thin, so avoid ballpoint or fountain pens.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Steel Mill and Co. Mini Spiral Notebook
What you need to know: This small, cute personal notebook includes high-quality paper and convenient features.
What you’ll love: This college ruled notebook features 160 quality perforated pages that withstand shadowing and bleeding. A variety of attractive, durable covers are offered, including floral patterns and colorful dots.
What you should consider: The size is not ideal for regular classwork.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Want to shop the best products at the best prices? Check out Daily Deals from BestReviews.
Sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals.
Anthony Marcusa writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.
Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved.
|
https://cw33.com/reviews/br/office-br/writing-supplies-br/best-spiral-notebook/
| 2022-08-09T18:03:58Z
|
Police rescue two fawns after mother is killed on highway
Published: May. 31, 2022 at 8:40 PM EDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
(Gray News) – Two fawns have been recently orphaned but they aren’t being left to survive on their own, thanks to police in Ohio.
The Belmont County Sheriff’s Office posted pictures on Facebook of the fawns that were saved after their mother was killed on a highway.
The mother was reportedly killed on Interstate 70 and the fawns were found nearby.
The doe and buck were taken to an animal rehabilitation facility near Zanesville, Ohio.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/01/police-rescue-two-fawns-after-mother-is-killed-highway/
| 2022-06-01T00:58:58Z
|
Opioid registry, predictive modeling help identify at-risk Medicare members in Florida
EAGAN, Minn., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, drug overdoses killed over 107,000 Americans in 2021.1 Prior to the pandemic, Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime), a leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) serving nearly 33 million members nationally, began an intervention program targeting Medicare members who were at high risk of overutilizing opioids. A pilot with Medicare members of GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation (GuideWell), which is the parent company to a leading health plan in Florida, saw decreased opioid claims and lower morphine milligram equivalent (MME) dosing for members who received communications.
The program used Prime's GuidedHealth opioid registry – a listing that helps identify Medicare members who were either new opioid starters or current opioid utilizers and at risk for opioid risk harm. The registry also feeds Prime's predictive model that determines a members' probability of exceeding thresholds of ≥50 and ≥90 MME daily in the next six months. Together, the registry and predictive model help prevent opioid misuse for members.
New opioid starters and current opioid utilizers had customized pilot designs:
- New opioid starters: This group received a member communication with messaging about what an opioid is, how it works and how to safely use and dispose of them. A control group of a similar sized health plan client was used.
- Prior opioid utilizers: This group received a member communication and corresponding prescriber communication with information about safe use and disposal of opioids. The communication also encouraged the member to speak with a doctor or pharmacist about naloxone, a medicine that reverses an opioid overdose in an emergency. A control group of a similar sized health plan client was used.
"Prime has been working on managing opioid use and abuse for well over a decade. Creating tailored approaches for how to assist members based on where they are in their opioid journey is vital to helping improve their health," said David Lassen, PharmD, chief clinical officer at Prime. "The results of this pilot show improvement around member behavior with opioids, particularly with the discontinuation of opioids, as well as insight for future efforts for all opioid users."
Both pilot groups had positive outcomes to report:
- New opioid starters: Compared to the control group, new opioid starters had a 37%-point decrease in MME use and had a 29%-point improvement in opioid discontinuation.
- Prior opioid utilizers: This group had a 7% decrease in opioid prescriptions, a 2.8%-point increase in naloxone prescriptions and an overall 10% of members who discontinued opioids in the follow-up period.
"We are committed to addressing the opioid epidemic amongst our members with a variety of methods and we value the work of Prime as our pharmacy benefit manager to help us take on this fight," said Cynthia Griffin, PharmD, vice president, Medicare pharmacy programs at GuideWell. "Using claims data for our Medicare members, integrated with Prime's data, to inform predictive modeling, creates customized programs for members. These tailored approaches result in opportunities to have positive impacts that improve member outcomes related to opioids. This has the potential to save lives during the ongoing fight against opioid misuse and abuse, and our members benefit from this work."
Learn more about Prime's controlled substance management program.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). (May 11, 2022). (rep.). U.S. Overdose Deaths In 2021 Increased Half as Much as in 2020 – But Are Still Up 15%. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2022/202205.htm
GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation (GuideWell) is a not-for-profit mutual holding company and the parent to a family of forward-thinking companies focused on transforming health care. The GuideWell organization includes Florida Blue, the leading health insurance company in Florida; Triple-S Management, a leading health care services company in Puerto Rico; GuideWell Health, a portfolio of clinical delivery organizations; GuideWell Venture Group, a portfolio of companies including Onlife Health and PopHealthCare focused on creating human-first and innovative health solutions for health plans; GuideWell Source, a provider of administrative services to state and federal health care programs; and WebTPA, a market leading administrator of self-funded employer health plans. In total, GuideWell and its affiliated companies serve more than 46 million people in 45 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information, visit guidewell.com.
Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime) helps people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. Prime provides total drug management solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs including Medicare and Medicaid. The company processes claims and offers clinical services for people with complex medical conditions. Prime serves more than 33 million people. It is collectively owned by 19 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans, subsidiaries or affiliates of those plans. For more information visit www.primetherapeutics.com or follow @Prime_PBM on Twitter.
GuidedHealth®
is one of Prime Therapeutics' foundational clinical products to drive total drug management through improved care and outcomes, increased safety, and ultimately decreased total cost of care. It does this by helping members and prescribers make better medication management decisions. Utilizing integrated data and cutting-edge analytics, our next-generation clinical engine and population health database - GH360
provides a holistic view of each member's clinical events and opportunities.
Contact:
Denise Lecher
Public Relations Manager
612.777.5763
Denise.Lecher@primetherapeutics.com
View original content:
SOURCE Prime Therapeutics LLC
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/07/18/prime-therapeutics-intervention-pilot-opioid-users-improves-outcomes/
| 2022-07-18T13:20:08Z
|
Lovebirds of all ages will flock to Eagle Beach to renew their vows during a live ceremony
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's never too early or too late to renew your vows, especially on an island as romantic as Aruba. After a two year hiatus, the Caribbean's largest vow renewal returns for its fourth year of toes-in-the-sand romance. The renewal will take place on August 11, 2022, on Eagle Beach, this year's Tripadvisor's Traveler's Choice Awards Top Ten Best Beach in the World.
At sunset, on the breathtaking shores of Eagle Beach, couples will recommit their love with a celebratory champagne toast surrounded by picture-perfect décor and local music inspired by Aruba's destination weddings. For the first time ever, the Vow Renewal Ceremony will be globally accessible for those unable to attend in person through a Facebook and Instagram live-stream, allowing couples to share this experience with loved ones back home. Couples can register to attend the vow renewal by visiting aruba.com/us/renew-your-vows-in aruba.
"Aruba is excited to once again invite couples to take part in this romantic tradition on island," said Ronella Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority. "We are honored that couples from around the world chose our One happy island as their destination of choice to celebrate their love and we are pleased to recognize those travelers through this ceremony. Aruba provides a stunning backdrop to any romantic celebration and is home to a plethora of experiences that compliment the occasion, we look forward to showcasing this to the group participating in the renewal this year."
Couples can also book a love-inspired vacation package, attraction deal, or take advantage of a retail discount from more than 11 on-island partners.
Hotel Packages
- Boardwalk Boutique Hotel, Romance Package offers guests a stay including a romantic breakfast with mimosas on their patio by Eduardo's and choice of a romantic oceanfront dinner at Barefoot Restaurant or a Sunset Cruise for two, as well as complimentary late check out at 1:00 pm.
- Courtyard by Marriott, Honeymoon Package offers guests a special five-night stay including a spacious king-bedroom, daily breakfast for two, turndown service, and a welcome bottle of sparkling wine. Starting at $895, this romantic package also includes a candlelit dinner for two at Allegra Bistro Restaurant.
- Divi Resorts, Romance Packages includes experiences at Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, Divi Dutch Village (includes an all-inclusive option), and Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort (includes an all-inclusive option).
- Hilton Aruba Caribbean, Romance Packages features beachfront resort amenities and special activities curated just for you. This blissful romantic getaway features a sunset concierge dinner on the beach and an experience at the oceanfront Eforea Spa, in addition to a personalized 30-minute photo session just for two.
- Hyatt Regency Aruba's, Elite Romance Experience invites guests to kick off their romantic stay with a welcome glass of champagne, before enjoying Regency Club Access for two (2) adults per day, a pool Cabana or Beach Tent, or 1st or 2nd row Beach Palapa per day and two Ocean Rafts per day. Additionally, the package includes a three course dinner for two, $100 casino credit, and pre-arrival consultation with the Romance Concierge.
- Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino Aruba, You, Me, Aruba invites guests to enjoy accommodations in the Tradewinds Club, dinner for two at the beachfront Atardi restaurant, complimentary treats upon arrival, late check-out, and enhanced daily amenities.
- Radisson Blu Aruba, Forever Honeymooning is offering a special where if you book three or more nights at the Radisson Blu Aruba guests will receive a special dinner at the Sunset Bistro, morning mimosas, reserved pool loungers and umbrellas, and decadent treats in your room.
Activities
- Aruba I Do by Monforte Luxury Cruise includes $30 off per couple on luxury lagoon cruises and $40 off per couple on exclusive dinner cruises.
- Passions On The Beach is offering a 3-course 'I Do!' menu to celebrate the occasion for $120 per couple that includes a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, with an option for a $100 champagne add on.
- Aruba I do by Pelican Adventures gives vacationers a $20 promotional discount per couple on all Pelican-owned couples' water and land activities.
Retail
- Diamonds International Aruba is offering $250 off any purchase at its Oranjestad location to celebrate the occasion.
For more information on the Vow Renewal and special discounts on hotel packages and experiences, please visit https://www.aruba.com/us/renew-your-vows-in-aruba and make sure to follow along on social, using the #OneHappyIsland hashtag and tagging @ArubaTourism.
About Aruba:
As one of the most revisited Caribbean destinations, Aruba – One happy island – offers breathtaking beaches, diverse culinary delights, a sprawling and unforgettable Arikok National Park, and award-winning hotels and villas. A leader in innovation, the country was awarded a top spot on Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2020 list due to its ambitious sustainability efforts. In today's ever-changing world, Aruba's 'Health and Happiness Code' safety protocols provide peace of mind, while still delivering a relaxing on-island experience. Located outside the hurricane belt, explore all Aruba has to offer, from romantic beach getaways, unique wellness experiences and more, on Aruba.com.
This material is distributed by Zeno Group, Inc. on behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.
Contact:
Zeno Group
arubapress@zenogroup.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Aruba Tourism Authority
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/30/love-conquers-all-one-happy-island-aruba-host-fourth-annual-vow-renewal/
| 2022-06-30T15:37:30Z
|
RALEIGH, N.C. and CERRITOS, Calif., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iDEAL Hospitality Partners Group announces a new partnership with GrabScanGo to generate revenue by bringing hotels guest-friendly retail marketplaces that require no labor or financial cost on the part of the hotel.
In the current tight labor environment, iDEAL acknowledges that hotels are seeking streamlined approaches to revenue generation without trying to become experts in non-core areas of the hotel operation. To maximize productivity, hotels are turning to outsourced professionals to manage these non-core areas so that the resulting revenue is achieved as efficiently as possible.
According to Jill Dean Rigsbee, hospitality industry veteran and founder of iDEAL Hospitality, "I was immediately impressed by how well GrabScanGo understands the hotel retail opportunity. Their experience in the various aspects of hotel operation combined with their commitment to an outstanding guest experience creates an immediate jump in retail revenue for their clients."
GrabScanGo manages the operation of the marketplace, grab n' go, or pantry shop; provides the software to facilitate guest checkout; and produces reports that allow the hotel management team to see the transactions and revenue generated in a fully transparent way. The GrabScanGo checkout and market management software is fully self-contained and cloud-based, so there is no need for integration into hotel POS systems. Hotels generate revenue through a profit-sharing arrangement without any of the expenses associated with the operation.
"Most people do not realize the depth of labor required to manage a hotel market," says Jim Alexander, founder of GrabScanGo. "It's not just the front desk associate that has to ring up the transactions and stock the product, but also the manager to place the orders, the engineer to maintain the equipment and the finance manager to account for the transactions and create reports to manage the market profitability. It's a lot of work for the hotel team. GrabScanGo is a win-win."
iDEAL provides outsourced marketing and business development services for companies eager to grow sales in the hospitality sector. iDEAL knows the key decision makers and stakeholders that consider and purchase products for all areas of a hotel or resort. Through its long-standing relationships with hotel owners and management companies, the iDEAL team presents client's innovative and unique products and services for the lodging industry to hotels and resorts throughout North and Central America and in the Caribbean.
GrabScanGo provides turnkey management of hotel markets, leveraging its proprietary checkout solution that provides guests the ability to purchase via pay terminal or mobile app, an operations network to set up, stock and manage the markets, and reporting to summarize sales and profits. With a focus on guest experience and product selection, GrabScanGo turns markets into destination locations for a quick and easy purchase.
iDEAL Hospitality Partners Group
Contact: Monica Martinez – monica@idealhpgroup.com
GrabScanGo
Contact: Wilfred Martis - wilf@grabscango.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE iDeal Hospitality Partners Group
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/20/ideal-hospitality-partners-group-announces-new-partnership-with-grabscango/
| 2022-06-20T15:45:46Z
|
East-West All-Star Football Game returns in July with Pro Football Hall of Fame sponsoring
All-star high school football is returning to Stark County this summer. And two members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Centennial Class of 2020 will be on hand to welcome it back.
The first Pro Football Hall of Fame East-West All-Star Football Game — featuring some of the county's top graduated seniors — is set for July 23.
The game will kick off at 7 p.m., at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Also, a pair of Pro Football Hall of Famers will be honorary coaches in the game — Donnie Shell (East) and Isaac Bruce (West).
The East-West game was contested annually from 1990-2019 and sponsored by The Canton Repository before being canceled the past two years because of COVID-19. Over the first 30 games in the series, the East and West each have won 15 times.
The head coaches for the game will be Sandy Valley's Brian Gamble for the East and Green's Mark Geis for the West. They each guided their teams to the state playoffs a year ago, with Geis' Green Bulldogs reaching a Division II state semifinal where it lost to eventual champion Winton Woods.
Two other area head coaches who guided their teams to the playoffs last fall will be assistant coaches in the game — Brian Baum of Hoover (East) and A.J. Sarbaugh of Fairless (West). Rounding out the coaching staffs will be Tim Goodman of Alliance and Brian Reidenbach of Sandy Valley for the East, and Eric Brock of Fairless and Ryan Murphy of Green for the West.
“The Pro Football Hall of Fame is proud to pick up the East-West All-Star Game and get seniors on the field with high school classmates and new friends from neighboring schools one more time before they start the next chapters in their lives,” Hall President Jim Porter said in a statement released by the Hall. “And with Hall of Famers of the caliber of Isaac Bruce and Donnie Shell providing not only insight about how to play the game of football, but also about living a hall of fame life, this experience will create memories that will last a lifetime.
“The community is grateful for the Repository’s involvement with the game for the past 30 years. The Hall is honored to take the handoff and keep this event going."
The East will feature players from Alliance, McKinley, East Canton, GlenOak, Louisville, Marlington, Minerva, Hoover and Sandy Valley.
The West will feature players from Central Catholic, Canton South, Fairless, Green, Jackson, Lake, Massillon, Northwest, Perry and Tuslaw.
Rosters, comprised of Class of 2022 graduates, will be finalized and announced soon.
2021 All-Stark County Football:All-Stark County high school football team selected by The Canton Repository
In addition to using Benson Stadium, the Hall said the Hall of Fame Village is allowing the practice fields adjacent to the stadium to be used by the teams for practices ahead of the game.
“We are thrilled to join the Pro Football Hall of Fame in continuing to deliver a first-class event for our Stark County football community,” said Kevin Tobin, co-director of the game with Ross Rankin, said in a statement released by the Hall. “Including Pro Football Hall of Famers Donnie Shell and Isaac Bruce will be an incredible experience for the players.”
The week of practice leading up to the game also will include a kicking contest, a regular part of the event in the past, as well the induction of the 2020 class of the Stark County High School Football Hall of Fame. That event also was canceled during the pandemic and no class has been selected since. The 2020 class features Lance Burick, Eric Heinzer, Larry Laursel, Josh McDaniels, Tim Powell, Herman “Bup” Rearick and Zach Slates.
The induction banquet is the evening of July 22 at the Nash Family Event & Conference Center at the Hall of Fame. The time of the banquet is to be determined. Bruce and Shell also will be attending that banquet.
Donnie Shell excites enshrinement crowd:Stadium gets loud when Donnie Shell gives Hall of Fame shout-out to 'Steeler Nation'
Isaac Bruce unscripted at enshrinement:'How do you like me now': No script, no problem for enshrinee Isaac Bruce on Saturday
According to the Hall, Bruce and Shell will be involved with the game in a variety of ways. They will assist on the sidelines during the game, speak to the teams at the Player-Parent Dinner on July 21, and provide on-field instruction at the final practice July 22.
Tickets for the game will be $10 and are available at www.profootballhof.com/events/2022/07/east-west-all-star-game/.
|
https://www.cantonrep.com/story/sports/high-school/fridaynightohio/2022/06/17/east-west-all-star-football-game-pro-football-hall-fame-donnie-shell-isaac-bruce-tom-benson-stadium/9927464002/
| 2022-06-17T20:49:12Z
|
Company shows how a risk-based security model shifts to proactive and analytics-driven operations that better predicts, scores, and prioritizes critical issues and actions
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Netenrich, the Resolution Intelligence Cloud™ company, today announced its Black Hat 2022 schedule of activities including its Happy Hour and Dig This networking event. Conference attendees are invited to meet with Netenrich experts and see our Resolution Intelligence Cloud in action.
As budgets and resources shrink, CISOs and security leaders need to determine how to keep their businesses running and get more from their current systems, tools, and people. For service providers, the pressures to increase revenues and scale operations for their customers is at critical levels. Netenrich can help.
Resolution Intelligence Cloud scales secure operations across ITOps, SecOps, and Cloud Ops to break down silos and maximize current investments, tools, and people. The SaaS platform combines analytics and AI/ML to eliminate the overload of alerts management, and provides contextual intelligence that predicts, scores, and prioritizes critical issues and actions.
Netenrich invites security professionals to learn how they can optimize their security operations with analytics leveraging Google Chronicle.
Black Hat Business Hall
When: Wed. Aug. 10, 10 am – 6 pm
Thurs. Aug. 11, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Google Cloud Security Booth #3028
What: Schedule a meeting to meet with experts and see platform demo
Happy Hour at Rhythm and Riffs Lounge at Mandalay Bay
When: Tues. Aug. 9, 6 – 8 pm
Hosts: Netenrich, Google Cloud Security
What: RSVP here
Bring your Black Hat conference badge
DIG THIS! Security Meet-Up
When: Wed. Aug 10, 2 – 5 pm
Where: Dig This Vegas, 800 W. Roban Avenue, Las Vegas
What: Get hands-on experience with heavy equipment (bulldozers) & hot BBQ
Sponsors: Netenrich, Google Cloud Security, Flashpoint, Silobreaker
Register: RSVP here, space is limited
To learn more about the Netenrich Resolution Intelligence Cloud™ for secure digital operations, visit https://netenrich.com/platform/.
Netenrich boosts the effectiveness of organizations' security and digital operations so they can avoid disruption and preempt risk. Its Resolution Intelligence Cloud™ is a native SaaS data analytics platform for managing secure operations. Resolution Intelligence uses advanced analytics and machine learning to transform security and operations data into intelligence that organizations can act on before critical issues occur. More than 3,000 customers and managed services providers rely on Netenrich to deliver secure operations at scale and speed.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Netenrich
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/28/netenrich-presents-resolution-intelligence-cloud-black-hat-2022/
| 2022-07-28T15:46:10Z
|
The metaverse game, to be built on the Solana blockchain, will be the first release from Web3 game studio Block Tackle
Key takeaways:
- Williams will design exclusive line of decks and apparel and advise on game design
- Each will be an NFT that SkateX players can use to outfit their avatars
- SkateX's initial drop of 1,080 3D-animated skateboard NFTs sold out in minutes
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Block Tackle — a new Web3 game studio whose immersive games leverage blockchain technology and allow players to own their own digital assets — today announced that Stevie Williams, pro skater and founder of DGK, will advise on the design of skateboards and streetwear featured in the studio's first massively multiplayer online (MMO) game SkateX. In addition to applying the unique style he's shown off at DGK, Williams will also be involved in game development.
The Stevie Williams-influenced decks and apparel will be available for purchase as NFTs that can be used in the SkateX game, meaning every player will have their own individual look. Just as they bring their personal style to the skate park, they can do the same in SkateX's virtual world. Soon their authentic self will be the same online and offline.
"With Skate X, players will own their in-game items and can show off their skills — and avatars — with skate enthusiasts from around the world," said Block Tackle co-founder Rob Oshima. "When it came time to think of what skating and style icon we wanted to partner with, Stevie Williams was the first name that came to mind."
Besides having a hand in developing the NFTs and gameplay, Stevie will also be serving as SkateX's ambassador to the skating community, helping to connect to other skaters and musicians to the game. He'll also give his fans sneak peeks of upcoming skateboards and streetwear through Instagram and Twitter.
"I get offers and opportunities that involve skating all the time," said Stevie Williams. "I pass on almost everything though because projects need to be authentic and involve culture; they need to have roots based on legit skate history. I found out about SkateX not too long ago, and it's clear that SkateX is for the culture, and that's what I'm about. Get your boards ready."
SkateX's first 1080 3D-animated skateboards went on sale on the Magic Eden NFT marketplace on April 5 and sold out in minutes The next drop of boards will take place in May. The SkateX MMO game will launch later this year.
About Stevie Williams
Stevie Williams is a professional skateboarder who made the "30 Most Influential Skaters of All Time" list, compiled by Transworld Skateboarding in late 2011. Williams grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and started skateboarding at the age of eleven. During the period when Williams began skateboarding, the term "dirty ghetto kids" first emerged, as the title was applied to Williams and his friends. In 2002 Williams launched his own company, DGK, and in 2004 became the first skateboarder to sign a sponsorship contract with Reebok. Four years later, their relationship expanded with a new line of Williams-designed shoes and apparel named "DGK RBK."
About Block Tackle
Block Tackle Inc. is a San-Francisco-based studio dedicated to creating the first generation of fun-first blockchain games. Founders Rob Oshima and Ben Topkins assembled a team of fellow game industry veterans with experience making games for EA, Kabam, Lucasfilm, Roblox, Telltale, and Supercell. Block Tackle — which raised $5M in a seed funding round co-led by Cadenza Ventures and Play Ventures — is actively building an engaged community around its debut game, SkateX. For more information on the company, visit skatex.io.
For more information on Block Tackle or SkateX, please contact press@blocktackle.io.
View original content:
SOURCE Block Tackle, Inc.
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/pro-skater-stevie-williams-joins-upcoming-nft-skateboarding-game-skatex-advisor/
| 2022-04-15T07:02:47Z
|
Leaders of major faiths to hold high-level program in Ukraine to encourage solidarity with those touched by war. Event to be live streamed at 10:00AM ET/3:00PM London/5:00PM Ukraine.
LONDON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a historic first, a high-level delegation of religious leaders representing the world's major faiths will join forces to visit to a country impacted by war. Participants include the emeritus Archbishop of Canterbury, the Archbishop of the Orthodox Church of the UK, the emeritus Grand Mufti of Bosnia, and other representatives of Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity. They will visit refugee camps and the city of Chernivtsi, Ukraine on 12th April. Click here for the full list of participating religious leaders.
During the visit, a public event will be held in the city's main theater, where the faith leaders will address refugees and other citizens impacted by war. Additionally, a poignant letter from HH Pope Francis will be read at the event and a video message will be shared by Metropolitan Epiphanios, the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
The event can be accessed via live video streaming on Tuesday, April 12th, at 5PM Ukraine time/10AM ET at www.FaithinUkraine.com/Stream. Footage and quotes will be available afterwards.
The event is the co-initiative of James Sternlicht, founder of the Peace Department and Rabbi Alon Goshen-Gottstein, Founder and Executive Director of the Elijah Interfaith Institute. Its messages are inspired by Glocalities, which released a study this month on the shared values of the people of Ukraine, Russia and the EU.
Said James Sternlicht, "In this moment, in a world gripped by profound darkness, we must unite to heal humanity."
Said Rabbi Goshen-Gottstein, "This is the first time ever that an interfaith delegation has undertaken a mission of friendship in entering a country at war. This is all the more remarkable considering the high level of the religious representatives who are combining forces to provide solidarity and comfort in this time of conflict."
About the Peace Department: The Peace Department is a US based non-profit that pulls from deep networks across the realms of business, impact investment, public policy, science, faith, and philanthropy. For more information, visit https://peacedepartment.global.
About the Elijah Interfaith Institute: Founded 26 years ago, the Elijah Interfaith Institute is a nonprofit, international, UNESCO-sponsored interfaith organization which is renowned for bringing together world religious leaders and renowned scholars from across the world. For more information, visit www.elijah-interfaith.org.
About Glocalities: Glocalities is an Amsterdam-based international research agency that specializes in global insights based on values, lifestyle and culture. For more information, visit www.glocalities.com.
Contacts:
Swamini Adityananda Saraswati
Associate Executive Director
Elijah Interfaith Institute
Phone/WhatsApp: +1-630-362-5305
email: Swamini@Elijah-Interfaith.org
Catherine Povalitis
Vice President
Chartwell Agency
Phone: +1-815-282-9976
email: cpovalitis@chartwell-agency.com
Katerina Toffoloni
Director of Communications
The Peace Department
Phone/WhatsApp: +1-339-204-7614
email: katerina@peacedepartment.global
View original content:
SOURCE The Elijah Interfaith Institute
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/04/12/april-12th-leaders-worlds-faiths-join-forces-ukraine-pointed-message-hh-pope-francis-regarding-war-be-read/
| 2022-04-12T13:06:36Z
|
NEW YORK , May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Volta Inc. f/k/a Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: VLTA, VLTA-WT, SNPR) between August 2, 2021 and March 28, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 31, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Volta securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Volta class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4819 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 31, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Volta had improperly accounted for restricted stock units issued in connection with the Business Combination; (2) Volta had understated its net loss for third quarter 2021; (3) there were material weaknesses in Volta's internal control over financial reporting that resulted in a material error; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Volta would restate its financial statements; (5) Legacy Volta's founders would imminently exit the Company; (6) Volta's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Volta's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Volta class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4819 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/05/22/rosen-leading-law-firm-encourages-volta-inc-fka-tortoise-acquisition-corp-ii-investors-with-losses-secure-counsel-before-important-may-31-deadline-securities-class-action-vlta-vlta-wt-snpr/
| 2022-05-22T14:56:19Z
|
TROY, Mich., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee of BetterInvesting Magazine today announced TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE: TJX) as its "Stock to Study" and The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) as its "Undervalued Stock" in the November 2022 issue for investors' informational and educational use.
"A recent survey reported the percent of millennials who were investors a year ago versus those in 2022 has dropped by 8 percentage points. At the National Association of Investors, we encourage investors of all ages to stay the course, to invest regularly, and to take advantage of the power of compounding over the long haul. The easy-to-follow BetterInvesting methodology has proven this to be the successful way to building wealth for over 70 years," said Ken Zendel, CEO of the National Association of Investors (NAIC), the parent organization of BetterInvesting, a nonprofit, investment education organization.
Learn more including unbiased investment education at:
https://www.betterinvesting.org/learn-about-investing/investor-education/getting-started-with-stocks/investing-101
Check the November 2022 issue of BetterInvesting Magazine for more details about the latest stocks. Non-members can utilize the limited, trial version of the BetterInvesting online stock selection and analysis tools to study the investment potential of TJX Companies and The Boeing Company by viewing their fundamental data and applying judgments.
Committee members are Robert M. Bilkie, Jr., CFA; Daniel J. Boyle, CFA; Marisa Bradbury, CFA; Philip Keating, CFA; Walter J. Kirchberger, CFA; and Anne Nichols, CFA.
As stated, the BetterInvesting committee's Stock to Study and Undervalued Stock choices are for the informational and educational uses of investors. They are not to be considered as endorsed or recommended for purchase by NAIC / BetterInvesting. BetterInvesting urges investors to educate themselves about the stock market so they can make informed decisions about stock purchases. Investors should conduct their own review and analysis of any company of interest using the Stock Selection Guide before making an investment decision.
BetterInvesting™, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, investment education organization, has been empowering everyday Americans since 1951. Also known as the National Association of Investors™ (NAIC®), we have helped more than 5 million people from all walks of life learn how to improve their financial future. BetterInvesting provides unbiased, in-depth investing education and powerful online stock analysis tools to create successful lifelong investors. BetterInvesting staff, along with a dedicated community of volunteers across America, teach the organization's principles and time-tested methodology to individuals and investment clubs. For more information about BetterInvesting, please visit www.betterinvesting.org
Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Media Contact:
877-275-6242
View original content:
SOURCE BetterInvesting
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/30/betterinvesting-magazine-update-tjx-companies-boeing-company/
| 2022-08-30T00:30:52Z
|
Vanessa Bryant walked out of court Thursday afternoon during testimony that described images taken at the scene of the fatal helicopter crash that killed her husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, her daughter and seven others.
The scene took place during the second day of testimony in Vanessa Bryant's federal civil lawsuit against Los Angeles County, which claims that photos from the January 2020 helicopter crash were shared by county fire and sheriff's department employees in settings irrelevant to the investigation, including at a bar.
Vanessa Bryant became emotional when Victor Gutierrez, a bartender, was asked if he had seen the body of her daughter, Gianna Bryant, in the images. Gutierrez had been describing what he saw in the photos shown by a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy.
Bryant cried, stood up and her attorney asked the presiding judge permission for Bryant to leave the court room.
"You don't have to ask my permission," the judge said.
Bryant sat through the conclusion of Thursday testimony of the trial's first witness, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, as well as one of the first responders.
Bryant was not in the court during testimony by a coroner but returned to listen to Guitierrez's testimony before leaving the courtroom.
The trial is expected to last about two weeks and witnesses will likely include Vanessa Bryant and LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva. The suit, which was filed in September 2020, seeks undisclosed damages and claims civil rights violations, negligence, emotional distress and violation of privacy.
A jury of six women and four men was selected for the case. They include a nun, someone who works in TV production for NBC Universal, a college student, a real estate investor, a pharmaceutical researcher, a computer science professor and a restaurant host.
Dozens of employees shared photos from the crash, lawyer says
Bryant said the disturbing images taken at the scene were shared among more than two dozen Los Angeles County employees, her lawyer, Luis Li, said Wednesday.
Li presented a flow chart of how initial photos spread from one deputy to more than a dozen deputies and more than a dozen members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Some photos were shared between deputies as they played the "Call of Duty" video game, Li said in his opening statement.
Vanessa Bryant wiped away tears as Li described the way sheriff's deputies captured and shared the photos.
"They took pictures of broken bodies ... close-ups of limbs, of burnt flesh," the attorney said. "It shocks the conscience."
Surveillance footage played in court showed one of the deputies at a bar showing a photo to a bartender, who recoiled and turned away after seeing the image.
"Never in her worst nightmares did (Bryant) imagine that police and first responders would go -- and they would be the ones -- to take pictures of Kobe and Gianna's remains for no reason," Li said.
The attorney said county employees did not cause the accident on January 26, 2020, but accused them of exploiting it, saying, "They poured salt in an unhealable wound."
The defense emphasized that the photos have not been leaked online or to the media and cautioned jurors to separate the tragedy of the crash from the facts of the case about the photos.
"The families suffered unspeakable loss... but that is about the helicopter crash," said Mira Hashmall, an attorney representing LA County. "This case is about the first responders and what they did."
Lakers GM sobbed during testimony
Wednesday's proceedings ended with the testimony of Rob Pelinka, general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, who sobbed as he described being best friends with Kobe Bryant and godfather to Gianna. On the day of the crash, Pelinka said that he helped Vanessa Bryant seek assurances from the sheriff that the site would be secure from people trying to take photos of the scene.
Pelinka also shared the terror, anxiety and grief he saw in Vanessa Bryant after she learned the crime scene photos were being circulated amongst deputies.
In addition to Bryant, a second plaintiff is Christopher Chester, who lost his wife Sarah and their daughter Payton in the crash. Chester's attorney, Jerome Jackson, said the photos from the scene may have captured disturbing scenes of Sarah's remains.
"Why would anyone use those same photos for ballroom banter and cocktail chatter?" Jackson said.
The defense claimed there were valid reasons for site photos, since the crash was a mile up a mountainside at an elevation of 1,250 feet. Hashmall said the deputy took photos of more than just bodies.
If the deputy didn't document the scene as he was trained, Hashmall said, he would not have been able to inform the command center, which was tasked with not only search and recovery but also battling a wildfire sparked by the crash.
"If you don't have a picture," she said, "you cannot craft a response."
The defense conceded the photos should not have spread as they did but maintained the county's early action effectively contained it.
"We're being sued over pictures that aren't online, aren't in the media and have never been seen by the plaintiff," Hashmall said.
Bryant's attorney told jurors he will show that the county's actions did not fully contain the spread of the photos and that they could still surface online.
Following the accident, Sheriff Villanueva told CNN that the department was conducting an investigation and eight deputies were facing administrative action due to accusations they shared pictures of the crash scene with people outside of the investigation.
The sheriff said in March 2020 that all photos of the scene that were in deputies' possession had been deleted. Months later, Vanessa Bryant's lawyers filed a motion claiming that the department's actions amounted to destroying evidence.
The-CNN-Wire
™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved.
Recommended for you
It's been a typical rainy August week, but that doesn't have to put a damper on the weekend. So come out and see what's going on in the Albany area. Click for more.
|
https://www.albanyherald.com/news/vanessa-bryant-leaves-courtroom-in-tears-during-testimony-about-images-taken-at-the-scene-of/article_2f0d1b7a-248f-56e4-92b0-13e2a918bcd4.html
| 2022-08-11T22:42:36Z
|
PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) today announced that members of its management team will participate in the J.P. Morgan Energy, Power and Renewables Conference on June 22, 2022.
About PBF Energy Inc.
PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities in California, Delaware, Louisiana, New Jersey and Ohio. Our mission is to operate our facilities in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner, provide employees with a safe and rewarding workplace, become a positive influence in the communities where we do business, and provide superior returns to our investors.
PBF Energy Inc. also currently indirectly owns the general partner and approximately 48% of the limited partnership interest of PBF Logistics LP (NYSE: PBFX).
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE PBF Energy Inc.
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/17/pbf-energy-participate-jp-morgan-energy-power-renewables-conference/
| 2022-06-17T22:30:28Z
|
EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, the Chair of Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Dhillon to the Board, effective October 1, 2022.
"We are very pleased to welcome Bob Dhillon as an AIMCo Board member," said Mark Wiseman, Chairperson of AIMCo. "He shares our vision of delivering sustainable long-term performance to AIMCo's clients through scale, sophisicated investment capabilities, and sound corporate governance. His experience and leadership will be a significant compliment to our experienced Board."
Based in Calgary Alberta, Mr. Dhillon is an experienced senior executive with an extensive career in the real estate and financial services industries. As President & CEO of Mainstreet Equity Corp (MEQ), he has spent 22 years providing consistent year-over-year, double digit returns through continued organic growth to MEQ investors. Mr. Dhillon is also the owner of National Payments, a Visa and MasterCard approved merchant-processing business in the financial services sector.
In addition, Mr. Dhillon was appointed as Officer of the Order of Canada in 2021 for his achievements in business and for his commitment to philanthropy and higher education, awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012 for his dedication and accomplishments in his work and community, and has been the Honorary Consul General of Belize for Canada since 1999.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario, an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Lethbridge, 2019, and an Honorary Doctorate of Commerce from Lakehead University, 2017.
Both Mr. Roger Renaud and Dr. Kenneth Kroner have been reappointed to the board following their term expiry. The appointment of Mr. Bob Dhillon fills the vacancy left by Mr. Bob Kelly who will be leaving the board effective September 30, 2022.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to extend our sincerest gratitude to Bob Kelly for his dedication to AIMCo." added Mark Wiseman. "His contributions during his tenure have ensured AIMCo's continued evolution towards excellence serves the best interests of our clients, and of all Albertans."
In accordance with the Alberta Investment Management Corporation Act, the Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the management of the business and affairs of AIMCo. Guided by this mandate, the Board sets the strategic direction of the Corporation and oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day conduct of AIMCo's business. All directors are appointed to the Board by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and are fully independent of management.
AIMCo is one of Canada's largest and most diversified institutional investment managers with more than $160 billion of assets under management. AIMCo was established on January 1, 2008 with a mandate to provide superior long-term investment results for its clients. AIMCo operates at arms-length from the Government of Alberta and invests globally on behalf of 32 pension, endowment and government funds in the Province of Alberta. For more information about AIMCo please visit www.aimco.ca or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Alberta Investment Management Corporation
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/09/16/bob-dhillon-appointed-alberta-investment-management-corporation-board/
| 2022-09-16T23:16:00Z
|
PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating securities fraud allegations on behalf of investors who purchased the securities Dentsply Sirona, Inc. ("Dentsply" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: XRAY) between June 9, 2021 and May 9, 2022 (the "Class Period").
If you purchased the securities of Dentsply during the Class Period, would like to discuss Berger Montague's investigation, or have questions concerning your rights or interests, please contact attorneys Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Michael Dell'Angelo at mdellangelo@bm.net or (215) 875-3080 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/dentsply-sirona/
Whistleblowers: Anyone with non-public information regarding Dentsply is encouraged to confidentially assist Berger Montague's investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under this program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to thirty percent (30%) of recoveries obtained by the SEC. For more information, contact us.
Dentsply is a dental equipment manufacturer that produces a wide array of dental supplies, ranging from anesthetics, plaque and gum disease prevention, tooth polishers, and artificial teeth.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate the Company's revenue and earnings by manipulating its accounting for a distributor rebate program in order for senior executives to be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation.
The truth about Dentsply's misconduct was revealed through a series of disclosures, beginning on April 19, 2022, when Dentsply announced the sudden termination of its CEO.
On May 10, 2022, Dentsply announced that, following reports from several whistleblowers, the Audit Committee of its Board of Directors had commenced an internal investigation regarding certain financial reporting matters, including "the Company's use of incentives to sell products to distributors in the third and fourth quarter of 2021" and whether "certain former and current members of senior management directed the Company's use of these incentives and other actions to achieve executive compensation targets in 2021."
As a result of these disclosures, Dentsply's share price declined significantly and investors suffered heavy losses.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
Contacts
Andrew Abramowitz, Senior Counsel
Berger Montague
(215) 875-3015
aabramowitz@bm.net
Michael Dell'Angelo, Executive Shareholder
Berger Montague
(215) 875-3080
mdellangelo@bm.net
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Berger Montague
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/10/dentsply-sirona-inc-company-news-berger-montague-investigates-securities-fraud-allegations-against-dentsply-sirona-inc-nasdaq-xray-lead-plaintiff-deadline-is-august-1-2022/
| 2022-06-10T17:14:42Z
|
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Day weekend is the traditional beginning of summer. It's also the beginning of what forecasters predict will be an active hurricane season.
Duke Energy encourages its customers to prepare for hurricanes and other severe storms to protect their families and property during the hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects another active hurricane season with 14 to 21 named storms. Of those storms, they estimate 6 to 10 could be hurricanes with 3 to 6 of those to be a Category 3 or higher with winds of 111 mph or greater.
If you live in coastal North Carolina, South Carolina or Florida, ready.gov urges you to have a plan. If you live inland in those states, major hurricanes often bring high winds and heavy rain. You should prepare, too.
As part of a path to net-zero and advancing its grid, Duke Energy makes improvements throughout the year to increase reliability and prevent outages across its six-state service area for its customers. These improvements are especially important during hurricane season to help reduce the number and length of outages for the communities it serves.
"Our core business goal is it to strengthen the grid to reduce power outages and advance the infrastructure to restore power faster when the next storm strikes," said Scott Batson, chief distribution officer. "We have thousands of dedicated line technicians, tree workers and support teams ready to respond safely throughout hurricane season and beyond when our customers count on us most."
Duke Energy has a comprehensive storm response plan built upon decades of experience and improvement. Advanced forecasting and damage modeling processes help the company strategically place crews, support resources and equipment ahead of the storm to respond quickly as outages occur. And partnerships among Duke Energy and peer utilities provide additional resources to shorten response times and get communities back on their feet faster. This collaboration is increasingly important as utilities face storms that are growing in frequency and severity.
Grid strengthening work further enhances Duke Energy's storm response. The company installs stronger poles and upgrades wires, places outage-prone lines underground, trims vegetation near power lines and installs self-healing technology that can automatically detect power outages and reroute power to other lines to restore power faster. In 2021, self-healing technology helped Duke Energy avoid more than 700,000 extended customer outages, saving more than 1.1 million hours of total lost outage time.
In addition to high winds, major storms also cause flooding that can disrupt service. Duke Energy has reinforced flood barriers and relocated equipment at more than 13 substations in the Carolinas. Additionally, Duke Energy has proactively prepared all year to ensure it has an adequate inventory of material to respond to storms this season as the country deals with supply chain issues.
Just as Duke Energy prioritizes the safety of its crews and communities, it also encourages its customers to do the same for themselves by having a plan in place in case they experience an extended power outage after severe weather. Below are some recommended safety tips:
- Create (or update) an emergency supply kit to save valuable time later. The kit should include everything an individual or family would need for at least two weeks, especially medicines, water, nonperishable foods and other supplies that might be hard to find after a storm hits.
- Keep a portable radio or TV or a NOAA weather radio on hand to monitor weather forecasts and important information from state and local officials.
- Charge cellphones, computers and other electronic devices in advance of storms to stay connected to important safety and response information. Consider purchasing portable chargers and make sure they are fully charged as well.
- Maintain a plan to move family members – especially those with special needs – to a safe, alternative location in case an extended power outage occurs or evacuation is required.
- Review insurance policies and include extra copies of the policies and other important documents in your emergency supply kit (ideally in a waterproof container).
- Pet owners should arrange to stay at evacuation shelters that accept pets, friends' or family members' homes, or pet-friendly hotels.
- Stay away from power lines that have fallen or are sagging. Consider all lines energized, as well as trees, limbs or anything in contact with lines.
- If a power line falls across a car that you are in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or another immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body touches the car when your feet touch the ground.
For more tips on how to prepare for storm season and how Duke Energy can help, please visit duke-energy.com/StormTips. For storm or power restoration updates, follow Duke Energy on Twitter (@DukeEnergy) and Facebook (Duke Energy). A checklist serves as a helpful guide, but it's critical before, during and after a storm to follow the instructions and warnings of emergency management officials in your area.
While residents of coastal areas, including Florida and the Carolinas, are at most risk of being affected by hurricanes, such storms also can bring damaging high winds and rain inland.
Before the storm hits, customers should contact us to make sure their contact information is up to date and their communication preferences are noted, so they receive proactive updates on the status of a power outage they may experience. Customers who experience an outage during a storm can report it the following ways:
- Use the Duke Energy mobile app – Download the Duke Energy App from a smartphone via Apple Store or Google Play.
- Visit duke-energy.com on a desktop computer or mobile device.
- Text OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply).
- Call the automated outage-reporting system for your utility:
Customer service specialists will be available to manage customer calls should the need arise, with more than 1,500 additional corporate responders from across all Duke Energy jurisdictions available to assist as needed.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
Media contact: Keith Richardson
800.559.3853
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Duke Energy
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/05/25/duke-energy-encourages-customers-plan-now-active-2022-hurricane-season/
| 2022-05-25T21:08:48Z
|
5 things to know for April 8: Supreme Court, Ukraine, Covid-19, Trump, North Korea
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN
Spring break vacations are supposed to be fun, relaxing, and carefree. But unfortunately, many Americans during this peak travel season are encountering issues reaching their destinations due to severe weather. On the East Coast, thunderstorms pushed back thousands of flights yesterday and more delays are expected going into the weekend.
Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
(You can get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.)
1. Supreme Court
The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson yesterday in a historic vote that paves the way for her to become the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the nation. The tally was 53-47, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Mitt Romney of Utah and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joining Democrats to vote in favor. Jackson will be sworn in after Justice Stephen Breyer retires sometime this summer. Until then, she will remain in her current position on the US Court of Appeals, a White House official told CNN. Former first lady Michelle Obama praised Jackson yesterday, thanking the judge for giving Black women and girls “a new dream to dream, a new path to forge, and a future we can all be hopeful for.”
2. Ukraine
Dozens of people have been killed and injured after two missiles struck a train station being used as an evacuation hub in the eastern city of Kramatorsk, Ukrainian officials said today. Thousands of people were at the station during the missile strike, amid the evacuation of residents from the Donetsk region to safer areas of the country, a Ukrainian military official said. This comes as Russian shelling of cities in the east and south of Ukraine persists, although Russian troops have “fully withdrawn” from northern Ukraine to Belarus and Russia, according to the UK’s Ministry of Defense. Separately, the United Nations General Assembly voted yesterday to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council following high-profile allegations of atrocities committed by Russian soldiers in Ukraine.
3. Coronavirus
The US will likely see a surge of Covid-19 cases in the fall, warns Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert. With the lifting of many mask mandates and restrictions for indoor settings, Fauci emphasized there has been a waning of immunity and that we should expect to see an increase in cases when the colder weather arrives in the fall. This week, the coronavirus has also been hitting a string of DC lawmakers. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for Covid-19, a spokesman for the California Democrat said yesterday. Two members of Biden’s Cabinet also tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, but the White House said the President tested negative that same night as part of regularly scheduled testing.
4. Trump
New York’s Attorney General has asked a court to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt for allegedly failing to comply with a court order that he turn over certain documents for an investigation. In a motion filed yesterday, the office of Attorney General Letitia James said Trump “did not comply at all” with the subpoena for documents and that his attorneys said he would not produce “any” documents in response to the subpoena because his attorneys believe that if the documents exist, the Trump Organization would have them and the attorney general’s office “will just have to wait until the Trump Organization completes its production to get them.” James is asking the court to impose a fine of $10,000 per day, or whatever amount the court deems sufficient to get Trump to comply. Meanwhile, the criminal investigation into Trump and his company is also continuing as prosecutors review new evidence, the Manhattan district attorney said yesterday.
5. North Korea
New satellite imagery shows signs that North Korea is tunneling again at its underground nuclear test site, raising concerns that the country is preparing another nuclear test, and possibly another missile launch. This comes as North Korea may take “another provocative action” next week in connection with Pyongyang’s April 15 holiday celebrating the birthday of the country’s founding father, Kim Il Sung, according to the State Department’s special representative for North Korea. The US and its allies believe that North Korea is beginning to prepare for a possible underground nuclear test for the first time since 2017. A number of US officials say North Korea has indeed resumed digging tunnels and construction activities at the underground site, but it currently remains unclear how soon the regime could initiate a test.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
How lab-grown sushi could help tackle overfishing
We’re ready for a taste test! A California-based startup is creating a “structured” sushi-grade fish fillet — which is proving to be much harder to make than an “unstructured” minced product like a plant-based burger.
What it’s like driving an electric Hummer
Who said electric vehicles have to be small and light-weight? CNN’s automobile expert test drove the GMC Hummer EV and here’s how it went.
Pink Floyd to release first new music in 28 years in support of Ukraine
The legendary rock band is set to drop its first new music since 1994 today!
Walmart is raising pay for long-haul truck drivers to $95,000 a year
Yes, it’s an extremely taxing job. But for nearly six figures, more people are now jumping into the driver’s seat.
Google now lets you search by combining images and words
Some things just too difficult to describe! Thanks for the assist, Google.
QUIZ TIME
Which billionaire recently purchased 9.2% of Twitter’s stock, making him the largest shareholder in the company?
A. Jeff Bezos
B. Bill Gates
C. Warren Buffett
D. Elon Musk
Take CNN’s weekly news quiz to see if you’re correct!
TODAY’S NUMBER
713
That’s how many books are banned across 16 school districts in Texas, according to PEN America, a literary and free expression advocacy organization. The group says many of the banned books tell stories related to LGBTQ people and people of color.
TODAY’S WEATHER
Check your local forecast here>>>
AND FINALLY
Dog goes paragliding with his owner
Here’s a flying dog, because why not! (Click here to view)
The-CNN-Wire
™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved.
|
https://localnews8.com/news/national-world/cnn-national/2022/04/08/5-things-to-know-for-april-8-supreme-court-ukraine-covid-19-trump-north-korea/
| 2022-04-08T12:36:26Z
|
The CMT Music Awards were held Monday in Nashville.
Marvel star Anthony Mackie co-hosted with singer Kelsea Ballerini, who carried out her duties from home after she tested positive for Covid-19.
It was a big night for Carrie Underwood, who won multiple awards, including video of the year with Jason Aldean for "If I Didn't Love You."
Underwood notched her tenth win in the category and earned her 25th award total at the fan-voted ceremony.
The following is the full list of nominees with the winners indicated in bold.
Video of the year
Cody Johnson -- "'Til You Can't"
Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson -- "Never Say Never"
Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood -- "If I Didn't Love You" - WINNER
Kane Brown -- "One Mississippi"
Kelsea Ballerini feat. Kenny Chesney -- "half of my hometown"
Luke Combs -- "Forever After All"
Female video of the year
Brandi Carlile -- "Right on Time"
Gabby Barrett -- "Footprints on The Moon"
Kacey Musgraves -- "justified"
Maren Morris -- "Circles Around This Town"
Mickey Guyton -- "Remember Her Name"
Miranda Lambert -- "If I Was a Cowboy" - WINNER
Tenille Arts -- "Back Then, Right Now"
Male video of the year
Cody Johnson -- "'Til You Can't" - WINNER
Eric Church -- "Heart on Fire"
Kane Brown -- "One Mississippi"
Luke Bryan -- "Waves"
Luke Combs -- "Forever After All"
Thomas Rhett -- "Country Again"
Walker Hayes -- "Fancy Like"
Group/duo video of the year
Brothers Osborne -- "I'm Not for Everyone"
Dan + Shay -- "Steal My Love"
Maddie & Tae -- "Woman You Got" - WINNER
Old Dominion -- "I Was on a Boat That Day"
Parmalee -- "Take My Name"
Zac Brown Band -- "Same Boat"
Breakthrough video of the year
Breland -- "Cross Country"
Caitlyn Smith feat. Old Dominion -- "I Can't"
Elvie Shane -- "My Boy"
Parker McCollum -- "To Be Loved by You" - WINNER
Priscilla Block -- "Just About Over You"
Tenille Arts -- "Back Then, Right Now"
Collaborative video of the year
Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde, "Never Wanted to Be That Girl"
Dustin Lynch feat. MacKenzie Porter, "Thinking 'Bout You"
Nelly feat. Florida Georgia Line, "Lil Bit"
Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood, "If I Didn't Love You" - WiNNER
Jimmie Allen & Brad Paisley, "Freedom Was a Highway"
Jordan Davis feat. Luke Bryan, "Buy Dirt"
Kelsea Ballerini feat. Kenny Chesney, "Half of My Hometown"
CMT performance of the year
Brothers Osborne, "Muskrat Greene/Dead Man's Curve" (from CMT Campfire Sessions)
George Strait, "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone" (from CMT Giants: Charley Pride) - WINNER
H.E.R. & Chris Stapleton, "Hold On" (from 2021 CMT Music Awards)
Kane Brown, "Three Wooden Crosses" (from CMT Artist of the Year)
Kelsea Ballerini & Paul Klein, "I Quit Drinking" (from 2021 CMT Music Awards)
Mickey Guyton feat. Gladys Knight & Breland, "Friendship Train" (from 2021 CMT Music Awards)
Nelly feat. Kane Brown, Blanco Brown & Breland, "Ride Wit Me" (from CMT Crossroads)
CMT digital-first performance of the year
Brittney Spencer, "Sober & Skinny"
Carly Pearce, "Dear Miss Loretta"
Cody Johnson, "Dear Rodeo" - WINNER
Jon Pardi, "On the Other Hand"/"Forever and Ever, Amen"
Josh Turner, Live
Lainey Wilson, "Things a Man Oughta Know"
Trending comeback song of the year
Alan Jackson, "Freight Train"
Brooks & Dunn, "Neon Moon"
Dolly Parton, "9 to 5"
Reba McEntire, "I'm a Survivor"
Sara Evans, "Suds in the Bucket"
Shania Twain, "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!"
Taylor Swift, "Love Story (Taylor's Version)" - WINNER
The-CNN-Wire
™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved.
|
https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/cmt-awards-2022-the-winners-list/article_a78253ce-8397-5a2b-81a8-a0b9ff5f2b22.html
| 2022-04-12T17:21:54Z
|
Matt Baranoski Has Joined the Two Fingers Automotive Team and Has Taken Over the Front Desk Duties
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawn Goodrich, the owner and founder of the Mooresville, North Carolina auto repair center Two Fingers Automotive, is pleased to announce that he has hired Matt Baranoski to take over the front desk and initial point of contact duties.
To learn more about the recent personnel changes at Two Fingers Automotive, please visit https://2fingersautomotive.com/auto-services-blog/new-faces-at-two-fingers-automotive/.
As Goodrich noted, in addition to hiring Baranoski, his mechanic moved on to pursue other opportunities after being part of the Two Fingers Automotive family for 3 years.
"With Mike's departure, I have returned to full-time work in the shop," Goodrich noted, adding that he will now focus on getting and keeping his customers' vehicles in the tip-top shape they've come to expect from Two Fingers Automotive.
"Although I will not be the primary contact person, I will still be there every day and can easily be contacted if needed just by calling the shop, and I encourage our customers to stop in and say hello to Matt."
Thanks to Baranoski's 30-plus years of experience in the field of automotive customer service, Goodrich is confident that he will provide their valued customers with the attentive and outstanding customer service and communication that Two Fingers Automotive is well known for.
While the personnel at Two Fingers Automotive has changed a bit, their commitment to their customers is as strong as ever.
Their goal is always to provide excellent service at a fair price, without having to rely on gimmicks, promotions, or 'special programs' that no one ever seems to quite manage to qualify for, Goodrich noted.
"It's this commitment to outstanding service and results, and the emphasis we place on making sure you and your family can use your vehicle safely and reliably, that has made Two Fingers Automotive Mooresville's favorite independent auto mechanic—and we're excited to be yours too," he said.
At Two Fingers Automotive, they offer a wide variety of automotive services, including inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance for all makes and models of cars and light trucks in Mooresville, North Carolina. For more information, please visit https://2fingersautomotive.com/.
465 S. Broad St
Mooresville, NC 28115
View original content:
SOURCE Two Fingers Automotive
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/16/mooresville-auto-repair-center-two-fingers-automotive-announces-personnel-changes/
| 2022-08-16T00:59:37Z
|
Republican candidate rally draws thousands, Sen. Marco Rubio featured as keynote speaker
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Thousands of Republicans hoping for a red wave this fall are getting energized to vote with a Republican candidate rally held in Sarasota on Saturday.
The rally, hosted at Robarts Arena, featured dozens of local GOP candidates from Sarasota and Manatee Counties as well as a few noteworthy speakers including Senator Marco Rubio and Congressmen Vern Buchanan.
ABC7 asked voters at the rally what’s driving them to the polls for the 2022 midterm elections. Some of them brought up woes like inflation, illegal immigration, education, and government spending.
Rubio, the keynote speaker on Saturday, addressed many of those concerns when he took to the stage, and insisted there’s a lot on the line this year.
“I do not recall a time in modern history in which the choice has been as stark as and as dramatic as the one we have now,” he told the crowd.
The Florida senator railed against the Biden administration calling them “radical liberals” responsible for driving up gas prices and inflation.
“It’s an agenda controlled by radical wealthy liberals that frankly violate common sense and are hurting our country,” Rubio told ABC7 in an exclusive interview after his speech. “They don’t have to deal with the consequences of high gas prices and things like that, but the rest of the country is and we need to reject that.”
Rubio also took aim at cultural conflicts claiming Democrats are overzealously pushing dangerous ideas about race and gender in public schools.
“That this is a systemically evil and racist country and that the most important thing about any of us is the color of our skin,” Rubio said. “That’s un-American and we need to stop using our schools to divide people that way.”
Congressman Vern Buchanan also took to the stage, echoing many of the same concerns.
Buchanan insisted Nancy Pelosi and other top democrats need to be voted out of office. He also vowed to fight against tax hikes, efforts to defund police departments and tighten border security.
“If President Trump was there, those borders would be shut down,” Buchanan said. “You lose your country if you can’t control your borders.”
After the rally, ABC7 reached out to Daniel Kuether, the first vice chair of the to the Sarasota Democratic Party. In our conversation held via a zoom call, he pushed back on claims made by republicans at the rally.
He said Biden is doing the best he can to heal our economy, but he points out the U.S. businesses and consumers are facing an uphill battle coming back from the pandemic.
“We are bumping along here,” he said. “It’s not perfect, but it is certainly much better than it could be, and we could certainly be in much worse shape coming out of the Trump Administration.”
As for other hot button issues, like gender and racial education and illegal immigration, Kuether said he doesn’t believe these are real issues impacting Floridians. He points out Critical Race Theory isn’t a widespread tool in Florida schools and the state doesn’t get massive influxes of immigration because our borders are mostly coastal.
Instead, he said Republicans are over-inflating problems, and he think some of their tactics can be harmful.
Republicans at the rally disagree, insisting many of the ideological stances held by top democrats should be at the forefront of voters’ minds when they cast their ballots.
The rally lasting four hours, however local Democrats say they don’t plan to host one of their own.
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved.
|
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/07/16/republican-candidate-rally-draws-thousands-sen-marco-rubio-featured-keynote-speaker/
| 2022-07-17T00:33:25Z
|
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — After two nationalist European strongmen won overwhelming victories in elections on Sunday, one of the first foreign leaders to congratulate both was not from a neighboring country or a regional ally. It was Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The parliamentary elections in Hungary and Serbia both brought landslide wins for the two countries’ longtime, pro-Putin leaders — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
Their victories on Sunday highlighted an underlying discord in attitudes among European nations toward the autocracies of Russia and China. As those powers seek to exert greater influence on the continent and beyond, Orban and Vucic have aimed to emulate the autocratic touch through their own style of governance in the heart of Europe.
Orban’s right-wing Fidesz party won more than 53% of the vote, shocking both pollsters and a Western-looking coalition of more liberal opposition parties which had appealed to voters to bring an end to Orban’s 12 years of autocratic rule and stronger ties with Moscow and Beijing.
In Serbia, Vucic cruised into an outright victory with the nearest opposition candidate trailing by some 40%. It was the first time that a presidential candidate won a second mandate without a runoff vote.
“I managed something no one else has done before me,” Vucic said in a victory speech. “It wasn’t even close.”
The results — which cemented the power of two leaders who have been accused of undermining democratic norms — underscored an accelerating drift away from the liberal values and vision of the European Union among Hungarian and Serbian voters.
Russia’s war in Ukraine played an outsized role in the campaigns in both countries, and analysts say the conflict helped to mobilize support for the incumbents.
Serbia’s largely pro-Russian electorate shuns groups identified with pro-Western policies, while Orban’s reputation as Putin’s closest ally in the EU has led his supporters to view Russia as a crucial partner.
Formally on the path to EU accession, Serbia has seen a rise in pro-Russian sentiment under Vucic and mounting skepticism and mistrust of the EU, even as the country’s main financial inflows come from the bloc.
Vucic’s government has supported the U.N. resolution condemning the attack on Ukraine, but he has refused to join the sanctions against Moscow.
“Vucic has created this atmosphere of huge adoration for Russia and hypocrisy toward the EU,” Biljana Stojkovic, the presidential candidate of a green-left coalition said. “I don’t think he has understood the importance of (the war in Ukraine) and the geopolitical changes.”
Orban, while begrudgingly voting for most EU sanctions against Russia, has refused to supply Ukraine with weapons or allow for their transfer across the Hungarian-Ukrainian border. He has also fought intensely against sanctions being imposed on Russian energy imports on which Hungary is deeply dependent, drawing the scorn of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
In a victory speech Sunday, Orban singled out Zelenskyy as part of the “overwhelming force” that he said his party had struggled against in the election — “the left at home, the international left all around, the Brussels bureaucrats, the Soros empire with all its money, the international mainstream media, and in the end, even the Ukrainian president.”
Andras Biro-Nagy, a researcher and director of the Policy Solutions think tank in Budapest, said that Orban and his “media empire” had managed to dominate the war of narratives that’s being waged within Hungary over the war in Ukraine.
“There was a clash of narratives between the East versus West narrative which was used by the opposition campaign, and the security and peace versus war narrative created by Orban,” Biro-Nagy said. “It seems that Orban’s narrative which appeals to the Hungarian society’s craving for security and stability and peace won this time.”
Vucic, too, portrayed himself as the guarantor of Serbia’s security, and used media channels under his control to spread that message. Many Serbs now see Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the result of Western pressure rather than Moscow’s expanding ambitions.
Similarly, Orban campaigned heavily on remaining neutral in the conflict while maintaining close economic ties with Russia, without ever mentioning Putin by name.
A survey by Hungarian pollster Publicus in March showed that only 44% of Fidesz supporters considered Russia the aggressor in the war in Ukraine.
In the final days of the campaign, Orban visited Serbia to support his ally Vucic, and the two politicians took a ride along a fast-track railway connecting their capitals of Belgrade and Budapest.
That joint project is part of China’s Belt and Road global trade initiative, and is being built by Chinese and Russian state companies using large Chinese and Russian bank loans.
At a joint rally, they described relations between their nations as the best in history, and pledged to work further to improve them.
Orban and his officials have repeatedly urged Serbia’s immediate admittance into the EU, with Orban declaring that “the EU needs Serbia more than Serbia needs the EU.”
——
Jovana Gec reported from Belgrade, Serbia.
|
https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/wins-for-pro-putin-leaders-buttress-autocracies-in-europe/
| 2022-04-05T13:43:19Z
|
- All-new Outlander PHEV to debut in Q4 of 2022
- Ralliart performance brand returns to headline special editions across product range
- LED headlights now standard on all SUV models
- Honoring off-road heritage and rallying success, MMNA doubles down on signature S-AWC all-wheel drive
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a long-running commitment to deliver high quality, top value, leading-edge technology vehicles in the U.S., Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced updates for the 2023 model year, led by the arrival of the all-new 2023 Outlander PHEV, the much-anticipated plug-in hybrid variant of the brand's award-winning flagship SUV.
As the world's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV, and the world's best-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)1, the all-new Outlander PHEV boasts the same bold, award-winning styling, advanced vehicle architecture and premium interior finishes of the internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered Outlander, which has set sales record after sales record this year, garnering praise from consumers and accolades from the industry, including the Ward's Auto 10 Best Interiors Award.
Additional information on each 2023 model year Mitsubishi follows, with detailed specifications and MSRP pricing becoming available closer to the launch of each vehicle.
2023 OUTLANDER PHEV
Combining Mitsubishi Motors' expertise in electrification, motorsport-derived standard Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive systems and an array of advanced technologies, the all-new 2023 Outlander PHEV shares its bold design, styling and comfortable interior and seven-passenger flexibility with the gasoline-fueled Outlander.
The next-generation Outlander PHEV adds to that award-winning mix confident, quiet, eco-friendly motoring with a new generation of Mitsubishi Motors' twin-motor 4WD PHEV system, featuring more powerful front and rear motors and a larger drive battery than its predecessor, and seven driver-selectable drive modes. In addition to greater all-electric driving range than its predecessor, the 2023 Outlander PHEV also boasts an extended overall driving range thanks to a larger gas tank.
Mitsubishi Connect is standard (with two-year trial) on all Outlander and Outlander PHEV models starting in model year 2023. Along with other telematic features, this brings standard-equipment remote start to these vehicles, meaning customers can cool down or warm up their vehicles before getting in for a drive.
MSRP pricing for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will be available later in the year, closer to launch.
2023 OUTLANDER
Building on the overwhelming success of the 2022 Outlander, which achieved the best four consecutive retail sales quarters for the nameplate since it was introduced in the U.S. more than 20 years ago, the 2023 Outlander looks to continue the model's award-winning ways and record-setting sales pace. In addition to ES, SE and SEL trims, the Outlander family will expand to include a 40th Anniversary special edition later this year and a Ralliart edition in early 2023. Additionally, the popular Black Edition will continue for MY23, now available based on either the SE and SEL trim.
SE models are now equipped with electric folding mirrors as standard, bringing this desirable near-luxury feature to all Outlander models, and rear-door pull-up sunshades are standard on SEL trim, previously available only on SEL models with the Touring package. Additionally, for the first time ever, Mitsubishi Motors will offer a black-roof factory option, allowing the popular look to carry the brand's full factory warranty.
With a model year 2022 Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)1, the three-row, seven-passenger 2023 Outlander will see MSRP pricing released later this year.
2023 ECLIPSE CROSS
After recently receiving a substantial mid-model refresh, the 2023 Eclipse Cross retains its predecessor's chiseled front and rear design enhancements as well as its revised interior and infotainment system, while adding an all-new 18-inch wheel design and color-keyed lower side-trim on all SEL models. Also new for 2023 are standard-equipment head- and fog-lights on all models, regardless of trim level.
Meanwhile, every 2023 Eclipse Cross will be outfitted with Mitsubishi Motors' signature S-AWC all-wheel drive system as standard equipment, which helps to enhance driving confidence in various weather conditions and types of road surfaces. A Ralliart-branded special edition will be available early in 2023.
In dealerships now, the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross starts at $25,7952.
2023 OUTLANDER SPORT
Long one of MMNA's best-selling models, the Outlander Sport combines an adventurous spirit with great value in an award-winning package.
For 2023, Outlander Sport will be even more adventure-ready capable as every trim level comes equipped with Mitsubishi's All-Wheel Control (AWC) as standard equipment3. In addition to S, ES, LE, SE and GT trims, the 2023 Outlander Sport will join the rest of the Mitsubishi lineup with a Ralliart limited-edition model early in 2023.
2023 MIRAGE and MIRAGE G4
As America's most fuel-efficient non-hybrid, gasoline-fueled vehicle4, the Mirage offer surprising versatility, huge value and one of the industry's best warranties, in a compact package that cannot be matched. For 2023, every Mirage and Mirage G4 will feature the effortless convenience of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as standard equipment. Also, Mirage will add its own Ralliart special edition early in 2023.
The 2023 Mirage and Mirage G4 will have Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices starting at $16,245 (Mirage) and $17,245 (Mirage G4), respectively.
RALLIART
Ralliart is Mitsubishi Motors's iconic competition sub-brand, with a history in rallying and off-road racing in the world-famous Dakar Rally, where Mitsubishi Motors remains the most successful manufacturer in the history of the event. The legendary Ralliart name returns to the U.S. in early calendar year 2023 with Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross, Outlander Sport and Mirage receiving unique body effects, graphics and other rally-inspired touches. All models will be built in limited numbers and available in White Diamond paint with a contrasting black roof on Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross, Outlander Sport and Mirage.
S-AWC
Super All-Wheel Control is Mitsubishi Motors' unique approach to all-wheel drive. S-AWC uses wheel-speed and yaw sensors to adjust braking and engine torque to each wheel, working to deliver a driving experience in which the vehicle responds exactly as the driver intends it to. Whether driving straight on a dry road or through a winding mountain pass in snow, S-AWC helps to deliver confidence to drivers.5
WARRANTY
Every Mitsubishi Motors vehicle is delivered with peace of mind through the brand's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Also standard on every model is a five-year/50,000-mile limited warranty, seven-year/100,000-mile corrosion/perforation warranty, and five-years of roadside assistance to help with lockout, flat tires and jump-starting.6
To learn more about the full line-up of Mitsubishi vehicles, visit https://www.mitsubishicars.com/.
About Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Through a network of approximately 330 dealer partners across the United States, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is responsible for the sales, marketing and customer service of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in the U.S. In its Environmental Targets 2030, MMNA's parent company Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has set a goal of a 40 percent reduction in the CO2 emissions of its new cars by 2030 through leveraging EVs — with PHEVs as the centerpiece — to help create a sustainable society.
MMNA has its headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as corporate operations in California, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas, Florida and Virginia.
For more information on Mitsubishi vehicles, please contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at 615-257-2698 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
Disclaimers:
- Based on IHS Markit New Registrations of plug in hybrid and all SUV body styles for Jan 2012 – Oct 2021 compiled from governments & other sources (where available). Captures 95% of global new vehicle volumes in more than 80 countries.
- Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Excludes destination/handling, tax, title, license etc.. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. Vehicle MSRP does not include Destination/Handling Charge of $1,345 (Alaska/Hawaii $1,470). Mirage Destination/Handling Charge is $1,045 (Alaska/Hawaii $1,170). Pricing at the time of this news release. Prices are subject to change without notice. Features, packages and additional equipment are based on the latest information available at the time of this release and are subject to change without notice.
- All-Wheel Control (AWC) is an Integrated Vehicle Dynamics Control System that manages the driving forces and braking forces of the four wheels to help realize vehicle behavior that is faithful to the operation by the driver under a variety of driving conditions. AWC is not a substitute for safe and careful driving.
- 2023 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates 36 City/43 Highway/39 Combined for Mirage ES, LE, CE, SE 2WD. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only Based on EPA estimated mileage ratings from www.fueleconomy.gov.
- Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) incorporates Active Yaw Control (AYC) to realize the AWC concept at a very high level. This Integrated Vehicle Dynamics Control System manages the driving forces and braking forces of the four wheels to help realize vehicle behavior that is faithful to the operation by the driver under a variety of driving conditions. S-AWC is not a substitute for safe and careful driving.
- All coverage terms are from the original in-service dates and are applicable only to the original owner of new, retailed models purchased from an authorized Mitsubishi dealer. Subsequent owners receive the balance of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 5 years/60,000 miles. See retailer for limited warranty and roadside assistance terms and conditions.
Contacts
Jeremy Barnes
Senior Director, Communications and Events
jeremy.barnes@na.mitsubishi-motors.com
Mobile: 714-296-1402
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/31/mitsubishi-motors-whats-new-2023/
| 2022-08-31T13:46:55Z
|
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland man was arrested late last week after a disturbance involving his girlfriend, her kids, and her mother. Anthony Flores, 33, has been charged with two counts of Assault/Family Violence and one count of Injury to a Child.
According to an affidavit, on July 21, officers with the Midland Police Department responded to a home on Storey Avenue after someone called 911 to report a disturbance. The caller said he could hear screaming from inside the home and that a child stated a man was “putting hands” on his mom.
At the scene, officers met with several victims. One of the children stated he woke to the sound of his mother’s boyfriend, identified as Flores, breaking the front door. He noticed the front screen door was broken and then saw Flores entering the living room. Flores then began to chase the boy through the home, that is when his brother stepped in, trying to protect his sibling from Flores’ attack. Flores retaliated by punching the boy in the face and pulling his hair.
The boys’ mom, and Flores’ girlfriend, stated she was in the shower when she heard a commotion in the living room and saw Flores fighting with her children. She then stepped in and that is when Flores punched her in the face and began pulling her through the house. Flores reportedly threw the woman into a wall, leaving a large hole in the wall, and began choking her. At that point, one of the children then hit Flores in the back with a baseball bat to try and get him away from his mom.
The brawl then spilled into the front yard where Flores reportedly pushed one of the boys into the street, causing injuries that included a dislocated and swollen elbow. The kid’s grandmother soon pulled into the driveway and saw the fight. When she tried to step in and help her grandson, Flores threw the woman across the yard, causing injuries to her leg. That is when Flores’ girlfriend picked up the bat again and swung at Flores in an effort to protect her mom.
At some point before police arrived, Flores left the scene. He later called 911 to report that HE was assaulted. However, Flores later became uncooperative with investigators and would only say that he was assaulted with a bat as soon as he walked into the home.
Flores was arrested and taken to the Midland County Detention Center where he was later released on an unknown bond.
|
https://cw33.com/news/texas-man-calls-911-to-report-assault-ends-up-in-handcuffs/
| 2022-07-27T15:23:58Z
|
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise visit Tuesday to a train station in central London to see a newly completed subway line named in her honor.
The 96-year-old monarch, who has reduced most of her public engagements, appeared Tuesday at Paddington Station and beamed as she unveiled a plaque stating she officially opened the Elizabeth Line. The new east-west train line is due to open to the public on May 24.
Calling the event “a happy development,” Buckingham Palace said “the organizers were informed of the possibility she may attend.”
The queen, who wore a sunshine yellow outfit with matching hat, walked slowly as she toured the station with a cane in hand, and she was seen smiling as she met with train workers.
The queen was also given an Oyster card and shown how to use it on a ticket machine. She was joined by her youngest son, Prince Edward, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson for the official visit.
“We’re all incredibly touched and moved and grateful to her Majesty for coming to open the Elizabeth Line today,” Johnson said. “It was fantastic to see her.”
Tuesday’s appearance is the queen’s first one outside the Windsor area, where she resides, since the monarch attended a memorial service for her late husband Prince Philip at central London’s Westminster Abbey seven weeks ago.
The monarch made her first public appearance in weekson Friday when she attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show, watching her beloved equines perform. On Sunday, she looked relaxed as the guest of honor at an equestrian show near Windsor attended by celebrities, including Tom Cruise and Helen Mirren.
Her public appearances are being closely watched as Britain prepares to celebrate the monarch’s 70 years on the throne with four days of Platinum Jubilee festivities June 2-5.
Last week, she asked her son and heir to the throne Prince Charles to preside over the state opening of Parliamentand deliver the Queen’s Speech, which lays out the government’s legislative program.
Palace officials have said she is experiencing “episodic mobility problems” in recent months and has difficulties moving around.
|
https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/queen-makes-surprise-appearance-to-mark-new-subway-line/
| 2022-05-17T20:14:10Z
|
Bryant’s 1st RBIs, Grichuk catch for Rox in 4-1 win at Texas
By STEPHEN HAWKINS
AP Baseball Writer
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kris Bryant got his first two RBIs in a Colorado uniform and the Rockies stretched their winning streak to four games with a 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers. Bryant had a go-ahead RBI double in the third inning, and added a sacrifice fly in the seventh Tuesday night. The four-time All-Star is five games into a $182 million, seven-year contract. Charlie Blackmon had two hits and an RBI for the Rockies. New Texas shortstop Corey Seager was robbed of what would have been his first homer. Center fielder Randal Grichuk made a leaping catch at the wall with two on to end the fifth inning.
|
https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/12/bryant-gets-his-first-rbis-for-rockies-in-4-1-win-at-texas/
| 2022-04-13T05:03:16Z
|
Virtual and in-person sessions complement healthcare company's focus on education to drive new clinical thinking
Northfield, Ill., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced skin health and wound care workshops in 2022 to help drive standardization of care and empower frontline caregivers across the continuum of care. Offered throughout the year, Medline has created in-person and virtual compression workshops for outpatient wound centers and virtual boot camps for post-acute care providers on complex skin health topics, ranging from prevention of skin breakdown to wound etiologies and appropriate treatments.
"It will take time to fully assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on skin health management, but we have learned that successful organizations continue to empower their staff," said Amin Setoodeh, senior vice president of skin health and clinical services for Medline. "Medline strives to be more than just a medical supplier, and we are fortunate to have a robust clinical team at Medline to arm healthcare providers with essential skin and wound care knowledge to help their organizations run better."
The acute and post-acute care education is an extension of Medline's dedication to building knowledge and confidence in clinicians, and the sessions are led by Medline clinicians who have extensive experience in the healthcare industry.
- Post-acute care skin health boot camps: The Medline Post-Acute Skin Health Solution team has designed a curriculum for all levels of care expertise that focuses on how to properly assess and document wounds, measure wounds, and provide essential patient and family education. The sessions, which range in length from one hour to half-day, are divided into three series based on level of expertise. Learn more about the post-acute skin health boot camps.
- Acute care compression workshops: Geared toward outpatient wound centers, the workshops are designed to drive best practices for applying compression therapy in treating patients with venous disease. With 80-90% of lower extremity wounds being venous in origin, the curriculum focuses on contributing factors and characteristics of venous disease, advancements in compression therapy, and hands-on training to practice skills learned during the workshop. Fill out the form to learn more about the compression workshops.
Medline's commitment to education beyond skin health
Medline continues to create educational opportunities to enhance staff engagement and optimize patient care outcomes. In addition to the focus on skin health, Medline's online continuing education (CE) platform, Medline University, saw a 30% year-over-year growth in monthly users in 2021, with new courses in development in 2022 to address self-care for nurses, telehealth and workplace violence and incivility in nursing.
Read more about Medline's focus on empowering clinicians through education at https://newsroom.medline.com/caregiver-readiness/the-role-of-workforce-education-in-retaining-and-attracting-healthcare-staff.
About Medline
Medline is a healthcare company; a manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider focused on improving the overall operating performance of healthcare. Partnering with healthcare systems and facilities across the continuum of care, Medline provides the clinical and supply chain resources required for long-term financial viability in delivering high-quality care. With the scale of one of the country's largest companies and the agility of a family-led business, Medline is able to invest in its customers for the future and rapidly respond to a dynamically changing market with customized solutions. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., Medline has 30,000+ employees worldwide and does business in more than 125 countries and territories. Learn more about Medline at www.medline.com.
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
YouTube
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Medline
|
https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/01/medline-launches-skin-health-compression-workshops-frontline-caregivers/
| 2022-06-01T02:03:42Z
|
BARTLESVILLE, Okla., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
"Deluded idiot."
"Adventure bro."
"Dumb American."
These were just a few of the pejoratives used to describe 26-year-old American missionary John Chau after he was killed in late 2018 attempting to reach the "most isolated tribe on the planet" with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Indian authorities called Chau's evangelistic efforts to the unreached Sentinelese tribe on North Sentinel Island, a "misplaced adventure in a highly restricted area."
But a closer look reveals Chau's Christ-like compassion, extensive training and preparation, and clear-headed conviction of his calling to the Sentinelese people.
"Every decision John Chau made–for nine years–was made with an eye toward landing on that beach," said VOM Radio Host Todd Nettleton. "He counted the cost to answer Christ's call. He was mocked and ridiculed, not only by the press and the secular world, but also by fellow followers of Christ."
This year on the Day of the Christian Martyr, June 29, The Voice of the Martyrs will honor Chau's obedient and brave example by adding his name to the Martyr's Memorial located at the ministry headquarters in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
According to church tradition, June 29 marks the anniversary of the Apostle Paul's beheading in Rome. On this important date in church history, Christians around the world commemorate the lives of countless believers like Chau who gave their lives for Christ.
"What is it worth to us, each of us as followers of Christ, to see people come to know Jesus? What price is too high? That's the question that John Chau's life, and Day of the Christian Martyr, inspire us to ask," said Nettleton.
"I am personally thrilled more people are going to know John's story–the true story–because of this year's DOCM resources," said Nettleton. "My prayer is that God uses John's example to inspire many more Christians to obey Christ's call to spread His love to every tribe, tongue and nation–and to the people we live next door to or work with each day."
To help churches and believers participate in Day of the Christian Martyr, VOM has developed a free digital resource kit. This free download includes:
- a powerful video testimony,
- questions for reflecting on Chau's sacrifice,
- a sermon outline,
- a church bulletin insert,
- and guided prayer slides.
Read Chau's full story online at https://www.persecution.com/stories/john-chau/.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE The Voice of the Martyrs
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/07/voice-martyrs-recognizes-john-chau-2022-day-christian-martyr/
| 2022-06-07T02:34:33Z
|
Carosella brings 20 years of expertise to elevate and grow the integrated marketing agency
CHICAGO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mosaic North America, an integrated marketing agency that builds brands in dimension, announced the appointment of Joey Carosella as Executive Vice President of Operations, effective today. Carosella will oversee client output teams and work closely with leadership on implementing long-term growth strategies for the business.
Carosella is an industry innovator with more than 20 years of experience handling operational oversight and driving business improvements to strengthen company revenue and performance. In his new position, he will be responsible for daily operations that generate client output across Production, Resource Management, Production Management, Legal, Risk, Procurement, and Field Operations. He will also improve procedures and efficiencies to maximize success across Company teams, clients, and brands.
"Joey has a proven track record for building incredibly efficient agency infrastructures. He's a problem-solver," said Debbie Kaplan, Co-Managing Director and Chief Delivery Officer at Mosaic North America. "We've seen him transform organizations with technology-supported processes that made a real difference in driving executional excellence. We're excited to see what he can do with us here at Mosaic."
Justine Greenwald, Co-Managing Director, Chief Creative Officer noted, "Among Joey's priorities is building big picture strategies that will lead to long-term organizational growth while at the same time streamlining the day-to-day way we work across the agency. He'll help us work smarter so we can stay focused on creating great work for our clients."
Most recently, Carosella served as Executive Vice President, N.A. Operations at VMLY&R Commerce. Throughout his career, he has established an impressive track record spearheading financial, operational and change management processes across various types of companies, including global organizations, private equity portfolio holdings, and investment-backed growth stage companies.
"I'm bullish on what's happening at Mosaic," said Carosella. "There is a strong leadership team with a cohesive vision for the organization – bringing the breadth of expertise and services together at scale by creating a highly operational work environment that will benefit both Mosaic and our clients."
Mosaic is a North American integrated marketing agency that builds brands in dimension. Depending on clients' needs and based on data-led insights, Mosaic pulls in the right capability experts at the right time to create connected brand experiences across the right touchpoints. By being able to quickly tap into different in-house specialists across omnichannel commerce, experiential marketing, content development, brand design, performance media and measurement & analytics, Mosaic is distinctly able to create ideas that make an impact in culture and drive results at the same time. With a 30-year history, Mosaic North America has hubs in Chicago, Dallas, and Toronto, augmented with experts in locations across North America; all connected to our parent company Acosta, offering full reach across the nation.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Mosaic
|
https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/07/mosaic-north-america-appoints-industry-leader-joey-carosella-evp-operations/
| 2022-07-07T19:57:57Z
|
FTC cracks down on dark patterns
In response to a rising number of complaints, the FTC announced it’s ramping up enforcement actions against “dark patterns” that websites and apps use to trick or trap consumers into subscription services they don’t want and can’t easily cancel. They’re also used to trick people into giving up their data.
The term “dark patterns” was coined by UX specialist Harry Brignull and is defined as “a user interface that has been carefully crafted to trick users into doing things, such as buying overpriced insurance with their purchase or signing up for recurring bills.” Dark patterns include hiding important information behind hyperlinks or burying it on pages beyond the initial offer page, using pre-checked boxes consumers have to notice and uncheck to avoid accepting an offer, making consumers wait on hold a long time to cancel, and initiating recurring shipments before a free trial period expires.
Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said, “Today’s enforcement policy statement makes clear that tricking consumers into signing up for subscription programs or trapping them when they try to cancel is against the law. Firms that employ dark patterns and other dirty tricks should take notice.”
The policy statement focuses specifically on negative option marketing in which a seller may interpret a consumer’s silence or failure to take an affirmative action to reject goods or services as consent to keep providing them. The FTC cites these common examples:
- A magazine publisher renews a consumer’s subscription when it expires unless the consumer affirmatively cancels it by a certain date.
- Continuity plans in which consumers agree to receive periodic shipments of goods until they cancel the agreement.
- Free trials in which a consumer is given the opportunity to try out a product or service for free or for a nominal fee and is then charged for it on a recurring basis unless the consumer affirmatively cancels the arrangement.
Negative option marketing is not illegal and can be a convenience for consumers if handled in an ethical manner, but the FTC has sued many companies over deceptive practices. For example, it alleged that:
- Match.com induced consumers to subscribe by promising an additional free six-month subscription if they didn’t “meet someone special.” But Match.com didn’t adequately disclose all the hoops users would have to jump through to get the free renewal. And “someone special” ended up being anyone they met through the service, no matter how undesirable.
- Consumers who agreed to pay a small shipping and handling fee to receive a free trial offer for cosmetics or dietary supplements from AH Media Group were charged $90 for the free product and enrolled in a subscription plan after only two weeks.
The FTC cited these three key requirements businesses should follow in its policy statement:
- Disclose all material terms clearly and conspicuously, which includes providing them close to the offer itself and as prominently.
- Obtain the consumer’s express informed consent before charging them. Consent to a negative option feature must be separate from other parts of the agreement.
- Make the cancellation process at least as easy to use as the method for signing up for the product or service in the first place.
Don’t accept an offer from a business that doesn’t meet these tests.
Randy Hutchinson is the president of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South. Reach the BBB at 800-222-8754.
|
https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/2022/04/15/ftc-cracks-down-dark-patterns/7324985001/
| 2022-04-15T14:30:18Z
|
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
At 645 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dubois to near Lewisville to 7 miles
southeast of Goshen. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include…
Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Rigby, Dubois, Ririe Reservoir, Terreton,
Lorenzo, Goshen, Idmon, Ammon, Shelley, Iona, Sugar City, Ucon,
Menan, Ririe, Roberts, Firth, Lewisville and Mud Lake.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
|
https://localnews8.com/weather/alerts-weather/2022/05/02/special-weather-statement-issued-may-2-at-645pm-mdt-by-nws-pocatello-id/
| 2022-05-03T01:40:09Z
|
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.